[Chorus] (A Cappella)
A D
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow
A E
Because He lives, all fear is gone
A D
Because I know He holds the future
A E A
And life is worth the living just because He lives

[Intro]
A A D/A D/A A A

[Verse 1]
A D
God sent His Son, they called Him Jesus
A/C# E
He came to love, heal and forgive
A D
He lived and died to buy my pardon
A/E E D/A
An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives

[Chorus 2]
A D
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow
A/C# E
Because He lives, all fear is gone
A A/C# D Bm
Because I know He holds the future
A/E E D/A
And life is worth the living just because He lives

[Interlude 1]
A A D Bm A E A A

[Verse 2]
A D
And then one day, I'll cross the river
A/C# E
I'll fight life's final war with pain
A A/C# D Bm
And then as death gives way to vict'ry
A/E E D/A
I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know He lives

[Chorus 2]

[Interlude 2]
A A D D A/C# A/C# E E
A A/B A/C# D Bm A/E E D/A D/A

[Chorus 2] x3

[Ending]
A D/A
Because I know He holds the future
A E D/A Dm A
And life is worth the living just because He lives