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How Deep the Fathers Love for Us Chords

Stuart Townend Beginner Key of D 5 Chords 3 min read
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Key
D Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
D · G · A · Bm · Em

A modern hymn by Stuart Townend reflecting on the sacrifice of Christ. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play G, C, and D shapes to sound in the key of A, as the original recording often does.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
D A
How deep the Father’s love for us
Bm F#m
How vast beyond all measure
G D
That He should give His only Son
A D
To make a wretch His treasure
 

Chorus

 
G D
How great the pain of searing loss
A F#m
The Father turns His face away
G D
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
A D
Bring many sons to glory
 

Verse 2

 
D A
Behold the Man upon a cross
Bm F#m
My sin upon His shoulders
G D
Ashamed I hear my mocking voice
A D
Call out among the scoffers
 

Chorus

 
G D
How great the pain of searing loss
A F#m
The Father turns His face away
G D
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
A D
Bring many sons to glory
 

Verse 3

 
D A
It was my sin that held Him there
Bm F#m
Until it was accomplished
G D
His dying breath has brought me life
A D
I know that it is finished
 

Chorus

 
G D
How great the pain of searing loss
A F#m
The Father turns His face away
G D
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
A D
Bring many sons to glory
 

Bridge

 
G D
I will not boast in anything
A F#m
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
G D
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
A D
His death and resurrection
 

Verse 4 (Final)

 
D A
Why should I gain from His reward?
Bm F#m
I cannot give an answer
G D
But this I know with all my heart
A D
His wounds have paid my ransom
 

Chorus

 
G D
How great the pain of searing loss
A F#m
The Father turns His face away
G D
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
A D
Bring many sons to glory
 

Practice tip: Master the Bm and F#m chords individually before trying to switch into them; they are the trickiest shapes in this progression.

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Key
D Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · G · A · Bm · Em

A modern hymn by Stuart Townend reflecting on the sacrifice of Christ. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play G, C, and D shapes to sound in the key of A, as the original recording often does.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
D A
How deep the Father’s love for us
Bm F#m
How vast beyond all measure
G D
That He should give His only Son
A D
To make a wretch His treasure
 

Chorus

 
G D
How great the pain of searing loss
A F#m
The Father turns His face away
G D
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
A D
Bring many sons to glory
 

Verse 2

 
D A
Behold the Man upon a cross
Bm F#m
My sin upon His shoulders
G D
Ashamed I hear my mocking voice
A D
Call out among the scoffers
 

Chorus

 
G D
How great the pain of searing loss
A F#m
The Father turns His face away
G D
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
A D
Bring many sons to glory
 

Verse 3

 
D A
It was my sin that held Him there
Bm F#m
Until it was accomplished
G D
His dying breath has brought me life
A D
I know that it is finished
 

Chorus

 
G D
How great the pain of searing loss
A F#m
The Father turns His face away
G D
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
A D
Bring many sons to glory
 

Bridge

 
G D
I will not boast in anything
A F#m
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
G D
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
A D
His death and resurrection
 

Verse 4 (Final)

 
D A
Why should I gain from His reward?
Bm F#m
I cannot give an answer
G D
But this I know with all my heart
A D
His wounds have paid my ransom
 

Chorus

 
G D
How great the pain of searing loss
A F#m
The Father turns His face away
G D
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
A D
Bring many sons to glory
 

Practice tip: Master the Bm and F#m chords individually before trying to switch into them; they are the trickiest shapes in this progression.

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Key
D Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · G · A · Bm · Em

A modern hymn by Stuart Townend reflecting on the sacrifice of Christ. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play G, C, and D shapes to sound in the key of A, as the original recording often does.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
D A
How deep the Father’s love for us
Bm F#m
How vast beyond all measure
G D
That He should give His only Son
A D
To make a wretch His treasure
 

Chorus

 
G D
How great the pain of searing loss
A F#m
The Father turns His face away
G D
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
A D
Bring many sons to glory
 

Verse 2

 
D A
Behold the Man upon a cross
Bm F#m
My sin upon His shoulders
G D
Ashamed I hear my mocking voice
A D
Call out among the scoffers
 

Chorus

 
G D
How great the pain of searing loss
A F#m
The Father turns His face away
G D
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
A D
Bring many sons to glory
 

Verse 3

 
D A
It was my sin that held Him there
Bm F#m
Until it was accomplished
G D
His dying breath has brought me life
A D
I know that it is finished
 

Chorus

 
G D
How great the pain of searing loss
A F#m
The Father turns His face away
G D
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
A D
Bring many sons to glory
 

Bridge

 
G D
I will not boast in anything
A F#m
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
G D
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
A D
His death and resurrection
 

Verse 4 (Final)

 
D A
Why should I gain from His reward?
Bm F#m
I cannot give an answer
G D
But this I know with all my heart
A D
His wounds have paid my ransom
 

Chorus

 
G D
How great the pain of searing loss
A F#m
The Father turns His face away
G D
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
A D
Bring many sons to glory
 

Practice tip: Master the Bm and F#m chords individually before trying to switch into them; they are the trickiest shapes in this progression.

Dtap to play
Gtap to play
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Bmtap to play
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Key
D Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · G · A · Bm · Em

A modern hymn by Stuart Townend reflecting on the sacrifice of Christ. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play G, C, and D shapes to sound in the key of A, as the original recording often does.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
D A
How deep the Father’s love for us
Bm F#m
How vast beyond all measure
G D
That He should give His only Son
A D
To make a wretch His treasure
 

Chorus

 
G D
How great the pain of searing loss
A F#m
The Father turns His face away
G D
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
A D
Bring many sons to glory
 

Verse 2

 
D A
Behold the Man upon a cross
Bm F#m
My sin upon His shoulders
G D
Ashamed I hear my mocking voice
A D
Call out among the scoffers
 

Chorus

 
G D
How great the pain of searing loss
A F#m
The Father turns His face away
G D
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
A D
Bring many sons to glory
 

Verse 3

 
D A
It was my sin that held Him there
Bm F#m
Until it was accomplished
G D
His dying breath has brought me life
A D
I know that it is finished
 

Chorus

 
G D
How great the pain of searing loss
A F#m
The Father turns His face away
G D
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
A D
Bring many sons to glory
 

Bridge

 
G D
I will not boast in anything
A F#m
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
G D
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
A D
His death and resurrection
 

Verse 4 (Final)

 
D A
Why should I gain from His reward?
Bm F#m
I cannot give an answer
G D
But this I know with all my heart
A D
His wounds have paid my ransom
 

Chorus

 
G D
How great the pain of searing loss
A F#m
The Father turns His face away
G D
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
A D
Bring many sons to glory
 

Practice tip: Master the Bm and F#m chords individually before trying to switch into them; they are the trickiest shapes in this progression.

Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Bmtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
D Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · G · A · Bm · Em

A modern hymn by Stuart Townend reflecting on the sacrifice of Christ. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play G, C, and D shapes to sound in the key of A, as the original recording often does.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
D A
How deep the Father’s love for us
Bm F#m
How vast beyond all measure
G D
That He should give His only Son
A D
To make a wretch His treasure
 

Chorus

 
G D
How great the pain of searing loss
A F#m
The Father turns His face away
G D
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
A D
Bring many sons to glory
 

Verse 2

 
D A
Behold the Man upon a cross
Bm F#m
My sin upon His shoulders
G D
Ashamed I hear my mocking voice
A D
Call out among the scoffers
 

Chorus

 
G D
How great the pain of searing loss
A F#m
The Father turns His face away
G D
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
A D
Bring many sons to glory
 

Verse 3

 
D A
It was my sin that held Him there
Bm F#m
Until it was accomplished
G D
His dying breath has brought me life
A D
I know that it is finished
 

Chorus

 
G D
How great the pain of searing loss
A F#m
The Father turns His face away
G D
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
A D
Bring many sons to glory
 

Bridge

 
G D
I will not boast in anything
A F#m
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
G D
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
A D
His death and resurrection
 

Verse 4 (Final)

 
D A
Why should I gain from His reward?
Bm F#m
I cannot give an answer
G D
But this I know with all my heart
A D
His wounds have paid my ransom
 

Chorus

 
G D
How great the pain of searing loss
A F#m
The Father turns His face away
G D
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
A D
Bring many sons to glory
 

Practice tip: Master the Bm and F#m chords individually before trying to switch into them; they are the trickiest shapes in this progression.

Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Bmtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
D Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · G · A · Bm · Em

A modern hymn by Stuart Townend reflecting on the sacrifice of Christ. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play G, C, and D shapes to sound in the key of A, as the original recording often does.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
D A
How deep the Father’s love for us
Bm F#m
How vast beyond all measure
G D
That He should give His only Son
A D
To make a wretch His treasure
 

Chorus

 
G D
How great the pain of searing loss
A F#m
The Father turns His face away
G D
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
A D
Bring many sons to glory
 

Verse 2

 
D A
Behold the Man upon a cross
Bm F#m
My sin upon His shoulders
G D
Ashamed I hear my mocking voice
A D
Call out among the scoffers
 

Chorus

 
G D
How great the pain of searing loss
A F#m
The Father turns His face away
G D
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
A D
Bring many sons to glory
 

Verse 3

 
D A
It was my sin that held Him there
Bm F#m
Until it was accomplished
G D
His dying breath has brought me life
A D
I know that it is finished
 

Chorus

 
G D
How great the pain of searing loss
A F#m
The Father turns His face away
G D
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
A D
Bring many sons to glory
 

Bridge

 
G D
I will not boast in anything
A F#m
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
G D
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
A D
His death and resurrection
 

Verse 4 (Final)

 
D A
Why should I gain from His reward?
Bm F#m
I cannot give an answer
G D
But this I know with all my heart
A D
His wounds have paid my ransom
 

Chorus

 
G D
How great the pain of searing loss
A F#m
The Father turns His face away
G D
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
A D
Bring many sons to glory
 

Practice tip: Master the Bm and F#m chords individually before trying to switch into them; they are the trickiest shapes in this progression.