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Real Hope
[Intro]
C G Am F C G
C G Am C G C
[Verse 1]
Was a Creal birth
In a Greal stable
In a Fmreal dusty, FJudean towCnG  
And a Creal mother
Nursed her Gprecious baby
And a Fbunch of wide eye shepherds
gathered rounCdG  
AmReal angels sang "FGlory"
AmReal hope was born that Gday
[Chorus]
I bet Call I have on Jesus
I will Gthrow myself on him
The Amone who died a rFeal death for Creal Gsin
I bet all CI have on Jesus throughGout eternity
I will Ammarvel at the reaEml hope my
FSaviour won Gfor mCeF  C  G  
[Verse 2]
Was a Creal life
He had Greal friends
He walked shFoulder to shoulder
with the losCtG  
He wept Creal tears for the fGallen ones
And he Amanguished over siFn's dreadful
cosCtG  
AmReal cross cried "fForgive them"
As his Amreal life drained awayG  
[Verse 3]
I have Creal fears
I do Greal sin
And I hurAmt the ones I Fcherish
and adorCeG  
The reaCl mercy of the Gtrue God
Sees the fiAmlthy, fallen, Fpurchased and
restoreCdG  
And I cAmry "My God oh Ffill me
With a hGeart    Amcompletely yourGs"

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Real Hope

by Colin Buchanan

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Real Hope

[Intro]

C G Am F C G

C G Am C G C

[Verse 1]

Was a real birth

In a real stable

Fm F C G

In a real dusty, Judean town

And a real mother

Nursed her precious baby

And a bunch of wide eye shepherds

C G

gathered round

Am F

Real angels sang "Glory"

Am G

Real hope was born that day

[Chorus]

I bet all I have on Jesus

I will throw myself on him

Am F C G

The one who died a real death for real sin

C G

I bet all I have on Jesus throughout eternity

Am Em

I will marvel at the real hope my

F G C F C G

Saviour won for me

[Verse 2]

Was a real life

He had real friends

He walked shoulder to shoulder

C G

with the lost

C G

He wept real tears for the fallen ones

Am F

And he anguished over sin's dreadful

C G

cost

Am F

Real cross cried "forgive them"

Am G

As his real life drained away

[Verse 3]

I have real fears

I do real sin

Am F

And I hurt the ones I cherish

C G

and adore

C G

The real mercy of the true God

Am F

Sees the filthy, fallen, purchased and

C G

restored

Am F

And I cry "My God oh fill me

G Am G

With a heart completely yours"

About Real Hope Chords by Colin Buchanan

Learn how to play Real Hope by Colin Buchanan with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Real Hope chords”, “Real Hope guitar chords”, or “Colin Buchanan Real Hope 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 Real Hope chords and for experienced players who want accurate Real Hope lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, G, Am, F, Fm, Em.

FAQ — Real Hope by Colin Buchanan

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Is "Real Hope" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Real Hope" in?

The chords for "Real Hope" show the original chord names (including C, G, Am, F, Fm, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.