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I Am Barabbas Chords

Maverick City Music Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

I Am Barabbas Chords – Guitar

A powerful worship song by Maverick City Music about receiving undeserved grace. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Soulful Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G chord shapes listed.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

I was the guilty one, I was the thief

D C G

I was the one who deserved to be hanged

G C G

I was the one who deserved to be bound

D C G

But You took my place and You set me free

Chorus

C G D

I am Barabbas, I am the one who should have died

C G D

I am the guilty one, but You were crucified

C G

You took my cross, You took my shame

D C G

You gave me freedom, You gave me life

Verse 2

G C G

I was the one who ran, I was the one

D C G

Who turned my back and walked a-way

G C G

I was the one who chose the other side

D C G

But You called me Yours and You made a way

Chorus

C G D

I am Barabbas, I am the one who should have died

C G D

I am the guilty one, but You were crucified

C G

You took my cross, You took my shame

D C G

You gave me freedom, You gave me life

Bridge

C G

Oh, the mercy, oh, the grace

D C G

That looked beyond my sinful face

C G

Oh, the love that took my place

D C G

And wrote a story of amazing grace

Chorus

C G D

I am Barabbas, I am the one who should have died

C G D

I am the guilty one, but You were crucified

C G

You took my cross, You took my shame

D C G

You gave me freedom, You gave me life

Outro

G C G

You gave me free-dom, You gave me life

D C G

You gave me free-dom, You gave me life

G C G

You gave me free-dom, You gave me life

D C G

You gave me free-dom, You gave me life

Practice tip: Master the G, C, and D chords individually before trying to play the whole song; the entire progression uses only these three chords.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Am Barabbas"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "I Am Barabbas" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I Am Barabbas" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "I Am Barabbas"?

It was written by Chandler Moore, and released in 2021.

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

I Am Barabbas Chords – Ukulele

A powerful worship song by Maverick City Music about receiving undeserved grace. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Soulful Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G chord shapes listed.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

I was the guilty one, I was the thief

D C G

I was the one who deserved to be hanged

G C G

I was the one who deserved to be bound

D C G

But You took my place and You set me free

Chorus

C G D

I am Barabbas, I am the one who should have died

C G D

I am the guilty one, but You were crucified

C G

You took my cross, You took my shame

D C G

You gave me freedom, You gave me life

Verse 2

G C G

I was the one who ran, I was the one

D C G

Who turned my back and walked a-way

G C G

I was the one who chose the other side

D C G

But You called me Yours and You made a way

Chorus

C G D

I am Barabbas, I am the one who should have died

C G D

I am the guilty one, but You were crucified

C G

You took my cross, You took my shame

D C G

You gave me freedom, You gave me life

Bridge

C G

Oh, the mercy, oh, the grace

D C G

That looked beyond my sinful face

C G

Oh, the love that took my place

D C G

And wrote a story of amazing grace

Chorus

C G D

I am Barabbas, I am the one who should have died

C G D

I am the guilty one, but You were crucified

C G

You took my cross, You took my shame

D C G

You gave me freedom, You gave me life

Outro

G C G

You gave me free-dom, You gave me life

D C G

You gave me free-dom, You gave me life

G C G

You gave me free-dom, You gave me life

D C G

You gave me free-dom, You gave me life

Practice tip: Master the G, C, and D chords individually before trying to play the whole song; the entire progression uses only these three chords.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Am Barabbas"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "I Am Barabbas" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I Am Barabbas" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "I Am Barabbas"?

It was written by Chandler Moore, and released in 2021.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

I Am Barabbas Chords – Piano

A powerful worship song by Maverick City Music about receiving undeserved grace. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Soulful Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G chord shapes listed.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

I was the guilty one, I was the thief

D C G

I was the one who deserved to be hanged

G C G

I was the one who deserved to be bound

D C G

But You took my place and You set me free

Chorus

C G D

I am Barabbas, I am the one who should have died

C G D

I am the guilty one, but You were crucified

C G

You took my cross, You took my shame

D C G

You gave me freedom, You gave me life

Verse 2

G C G

I was the one who ran, I was the one

D C G

Who turned my back and walked a-way

G C G

I was the one who chose the other side

D C G

But You called me Yours and You made a way

Chorus

C G D

I am Barabbas, I am the one who should have died

C G D

I am the guilty one, but You were crucified

C G

You took my cross, You took my shame

D C G

You gave me freedom, You gave me life

Bridge

C G

Oh, the mercy, oh, the grace

D C G

That looked beyond my sinful face

C G

Oh, the love that took my place

D C G

And wrote a story of amazing grace

Chorus

C G D

I am Barabbas, I am the one who should have died

C G D

I am the guilty one, but You were crucified

C G

You took my cross, You took my shame

D C G

You gave me freedom, You gave me life

Outro

G C G

You gave me free-dom, You gave me life

D C G

You gave me free-dom, You gave me life

G C G

You gave me free-dom, You gave me life

D C G

You gave me free-dom, You gave me life

Practice tip: Master the G, C, and D chords individually before trying to play the whole song; the entire progression uses only these three chords.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Am Barabbas"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "I Am Barabbas" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I Am Barabbas" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "I Am Barabbas"?

It was written by Chandler Moore, and released in 2021.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

I Am Barabbas Chords – Banjo

A powerful worship song by Maverick City Music about receiving undeserved grace. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Soulful Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G chord shapes listed.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

I was the guilty one, I was the thief

D C G

I was the one who deserved to be hanged

G C G

I was the one who deserved to be bound

D C G

But You took my place and You set me free

Chorus

C G D

I am Barabbas, I am the one who should have died

C G D

I am the guilty one, but You were crucified

C G

You took my cross, You took my shame

D C G

You gave me freedom, You gave me life

Verse 2

G C G

I was the one who ran, I was the one

D C G

Who turned my back and walked a-way

G C G

I was the one who chose the other side

D C G

But You called me Yours and You made a way

Chorus

C G D

I am Barabbas, I am the one who should have died

C G D

I am the guilty one, but You were crucified

C G

You took my cross, You took my shame

D C G

You gave me freedom, You gave me life

Bridge

C G

Oh, the mercy, oh, the grace

D C G

That looked beyond my sinful face

C G

Oh, the love that took my place

D C G

And wrote a story of amazing grace

Chorus

C G D

I am Barabbas, I am the one who should have died

C G D

I am the guilty one, but You were crucified

C G

You took my cross, You took my shame

D C G

You gave me freedom, You gave me life

Outro

G C G

You gave me free-dom, You gave me life

D C G

You gave me free-dom, You gave me life

G C G

You gave me free-dom, You gave me life

D C G

You gave me free-dom, You gave me life

Practice tip: Master the G, C, and D chords individually before trying to play the whole song; the entire progression uses only these three chords.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Am Barabbas"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "I Am Barabbas" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I Am Barabbas" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "I Am Barabbas"?

It was written by Chandler Moore, and released in 2021.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

I Am Barabbas Chords – Mandolin

A powerful worship song by Maverick City Music about receiving undeserved grace. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Soulful Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G chord shapes listed.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

I was the guilty one, I was the thief

D C G

I was the one who deserved to be hanged

G C G

I was the one who deserved to be bound

D C G

But You took my place and You set me free

Chorus

C G D

I am Barabbas, I am the one who should have died

C G D

I am the guilty one, but You were crucified

C G

You took my cross, You took my shame

D C G

You gave me freedom, You gave me life

Verse 2

G C G

I was the one who ran, I was the one

D C G

Who turned my back and walked a-way

G C G

I was the one who chose the other side

D C G

But You called me Yours and You made a way

Chorus

C G D

I am Barabbas, I am the one who should have died

C G D

I am the guilty one, but You were crucified

C G

You took my cross, You took my shame

D C G

You gave me freedom, You gave me life

Bridge

C G

Oh, the mercy, oh, the grace

D C G

That looked beyond my sinful face

C G

Oh, the love that took my place

D C G

And wrote a story of amazing grace

Chorus

C G D

I am Barabbas, I am the one who should have died

C G D

I am the guilty one, but You were crucified

C G

You took my cross, You took my shame

D C G

You gave me freedom, You gave me life

Outro

G C G

You gave me free-dom, You gave me life

D C G

You gave me free-dom, You gave me life

G C G

You gave me free-dom, You gave me life

D C G

You gave me free-dom, You gave me life

Practice tip: Master the G, C, and D chords individually before trying to play the whole song; the entire progression uses only these three chords.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Am Barabbas"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "I Am Barabbas" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I Am Barabbas" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "I Am Barabbas"?

It was written by Chandler Moore, and released in 2021.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

I Am Barabbas Chords – Harmonica

A powerful worship song by Maverick City Music about receiving undeserved grace. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Soulful Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G chord shapes listed.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

I was the guilty one, I was the thief

D C G

I was the one who deserved to be hanged

G C G

I was the one who deserved to be bound

D C G

But You took my place and You set me free

Chorus

C G D

I am Barabbas, I am the one who should have died

C G D

I am the guilty one, but You were crucified

C G

You took my cross, You took my shame

D C G

You gave me freedom, You gave me life

Verse 2

G C G

I was the one who ran, I was the one

D C G

Who turned my back and walked a-way

G C G

I was the one who chose the other side

D C G

But You called me Yours and You made a way

Chorus

C G D

I am Barabbas, I am the one who should have died

C G D

I am the guilty one, but You were crucified

C G

You took my cross, You took my shame

D C G

You gave me freedom, You gave me life

Bridge

C G

Oh, the mercy, oh, the grace

D C G

That looked beyond my sinful face

C G

Oh, the love that took my place

D C G

And wrote a story of amazing grace

Chorus

C G D

I am Barabbas, I am the one who should have died

C G D

I am the guilty one, but You were crucified

C G

You took my cross, You took my shame

D C G

You gave me freedom, You gave me life

Outro

G C G

You gave me free-dom, You gave me life

D C G

You gave me free-dom, You gave me life

G C G

You gave me free-dom, You gave me life

D C G

You gave me free-dom, You gave me life

Practice tip: Master the G, C, and D chords individually before trying to play the whole song; the entire progression uses only these three chords.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Am Barabbas"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "I Am Barabbas" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I Am Barabbas" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "I Am Barabbas"?

It was written by Chandler Moore, and released in 2021.