Sweetly Broken by Jeremy Riddle (Lyrics/Chords)

Sweetly Broken is one of the best songs ever performed by Jeremy Riddle. Sweetly Broken, became the #6 AC radio hit for all of 2006. The airily aggressive worship song has introduced Jeremy’s name to millions of radio listeners around the country and put him in the company of established, chart-topping mainstays like Aaron Shust, Third Day, Casting Crowns, and Chris Tomlin. “Sweetly Broken,” was born from that place of surrender and focus.

Key: G

Intro:
G  D/F#  Em  C2

Verse 1:
             G
To the cross I look,
             D/F#
to the cross I cling
                    Em
Of it's suffering I do drink,
               C2
of it's work I do sing

                G
For on it my Savior,
              D/F#
both bruised and crushed
                Em
Showed that God is love
           C2
and God is just

Chorus:
G
At the cross You beckon me
Em
You draw me gently to my knees, and I am
D/F#
Lost for words, so lost in love, I'm
C2                                 G  Em  D/F# C2
sweetly broken, wholly surrendered

Verse 2:
             G
What a priceless gift,
       D/F#
undeserved life
             Em
Have I been given
                    C2
through Christ crucified

                      G
You've called me out of death,
                      D/F#
You've called me into life
                      Em
And I was under Your wrath,
                               C2
now through the cross I'm reconciled

Bridge:
Em                            C2
In awe of the cross I must confess
Em
How wondrous Your redeeming love and
      C2                   D/F#
How great is Your faithfulness