Here are the chords for "How Deep the Father's Love for Us" by Stuart Townend in the key of D, which is one of the common versions: Verse 1:
D Em D G D Bm A
How deep the Father's love for us, how vast beyond all measure
D Em D G D A D
That He should give His only Son, to make a wretch His treasure
Verse 2:
D Em D G D Bm A
How great the pain of searing loss, the Father turns His face away
D Em D G D/A A D
As wounds which mar the Chosen One bring many sons to glory
Verse 3:
D Em D G D Bm A
I will not boast in anything, no gifts, no power, no wisdom
D Em D G D A D
But I will boast in Jesus Christ, His death and resurrection
Tag:
D/F# Bm A G D/F# Bm A
Why should I gain from His reward? I cannot give an answer
D Em D G D/A A D
But this I know with all my heart, His wounds have paid my ransom
This arrangement uses chords like D, Em, G, Bm, A, and D/F# and is played in 3/4 time signature, which gives it a hymn-like feel
. Alternatively, the song is also commonly played in the key of G with similar chord progressions adjusted for the key, such as G, Am, C, Em, D, and G/B
. For detailed chord charts and timing, you can refer to online tabs and tutorials that show the strumming pattern and chord transitions clearly
