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God Is Not Dead

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[Verse]
GWhen Jesus called to D7God upon the cGross 
GNo answer came for D7his will must be dGone 
Then Chow the word D7trembled at his vGoice 
GWhen he said this is D7my beloved sGon 
[Verse]
It Cisn't God but D7man that's dead 
When lGove is lD7ocked outsidGe 
Do Cyou deny that D7there's a God or iGs God D7just deniGed 
God is not dD7ead he never diGed 
[Verse]
What Gman on earth can D7make one blade of grGass 
And who can make one D7seed then make it gGrow 
With Call the power and D7wisdom in our lGands 
Who Gcan command which D7way the wind to bGlow 
[Verse]
And Cwho can match the D7miracle iGn an eaD7gle's eyGe 
Or Chang a rainbow D7in a cloudy sGky 
God is not D7dead he did not dGie 
God is not D7dead God is not dGead

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The story behind the song

"God Is Not Dead" comes from a foundational artist whose music often explored themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption. Known for his deep, calm, bass-baritone voice, Johnny Cash grew up immersed in gospel music, which deeply influenced his work. This song, released in 1969 on the album "The Holy Land," carries forward that gospel tradition, serving as a powerful declaration of faith. It plays like a steadfast testament to enduring belief.

AI-written from these sources:Johnny Cash — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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God Is Not Dead

by Johnny Cash

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[Verse]

G D7 G

When Jesus called to God upon the cross

G D7 G

No answer came for his will must be done

C D7 G

Then how the word trembled at his voice

G D7 G

When he said this is my beloved son

[Verse]

C D7

It isn't God but man that's dead

G D7 G

When love is locked outside

C D7 G D7 G

Do you deny that there's a God or is God just denied

D7 G

God is not dead he never died

[Verse]

G D7 G

What man on earth can make one blade of grass

D7 G

And who can make one seed then make it grow

C D7 G

With all the power and wisdom in our lands

G D7 G

Who can command which way the wind to blow

[Verse]

C D7 G D7 G

And who can match the miracle in an eagle's eye

C D7 G

Or hang a rainbow in a cloudy sky

D7 G

God is not dead he did not die

D7 G

God is not dead God is not dead

About God Is Not Dead Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play God Is Not Dead by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “God Is Not Dead chords”, “God Is Not Dead guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash God Is Not Dead chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy God Is Not Dead chords and for experienced players who want accurate God Is Not Dead lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, D7, C.

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