Christ Is Risen

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Key: C

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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Verse 1
[G]Let no one caught in sin remain
[C2]Inside the lie of inward shame
[G]But fix our eyes upon the cross
[C2]And run to Him who showed great love
[Em]And b[D]led f[C2]or us
[Em]Freely Y[D]ouve ble[C2]d for us

Chorus
[G]Christ is risen from the dead
[G]Trampling over death by death
[C2]Come awake, come awake
[Em]Come and rise up[D] from the grave
[G]Christ is risen from the dead
[G]We are one with Him again
[C2]Come awake, come awake
[Em]Come and rise up[D] from the grave

Verse 2
[G]Beneath the weight of all our sin
[C2]You bowed to none but heavens will
[G]No scheme of hell, no scoffer's crown
[C2]No burden great can hold You down
[Em]In stre[D]ngth Yo[C2]u reign
[Em]Forever let[D] Your chur[C2]ch proclaim

Bridge
[G]O death[C2], where [Em]is your[D] sting?
[G]O hell, [C2]where i[Em]s your v[D]ictory?
[G]O church[C2], come st[Em]and in t[D]he light
[G]The glory [C2]of God has[Em] defeated[D] the night
[G]O death[C2], where [Em]is your[D] sting?
[G]O hell, [C2]where i[Em]s your v[D]ictory?
[G]O church[C2], come st[Em]and in t[D]he light
[G]Our God is[C2] not dead
[Em]He's alive! [D]He's alive!

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key C (C Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 3

Chord Count 3 Unique Chords

Genre Canadian Ccm

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Christ Is Risen by Matt Maher is played in the key of C with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: G (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti Em (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Christ Is Risen by Matt Maher: sounding in C (Capo Fret 3, shape A) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in C (Capo on Fret 3 (played in A shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open cowboy chords (C, G, D, Em, Am) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from G to C2 requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

V – iii – D

Song chords:

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G Em D

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song uses a minimalist 4-chord structure.

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key C Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 3 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key A Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 3 transforms fingering into A, maintaining C sound without complex barre chords.

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Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of C. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I C Tonic

ii Dm Supertonic

iii Em Mediant

IV F Subdominant

V G Dominant

vi Am Submediant

vii° Bdim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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KEY: C • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: V – iii – D • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 3

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Christ Is Risen (Matt Maher)?

To play the Easy Chords for Christ Is Risen, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 3 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Christ Is Risen?

The original recording key for Christ Is Risen by Matt Maher is C. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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