Maverick City Music - Firm Foundation (He Won’t) Chords
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Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar Am chord diagram
[Opening]
[G] [G] [G] [G] [G]
Christ is my [G]firm foundation, the [Em]rock on which I [D]stand
When everything [G]around me is shaken, I’ve [Em]never been more [D]glad
That I put my [C]faith in [G]Jesus, ‘cause He’s [Em]never let me [D]down
He’s faithful through [C] [G]generations, so [Em]why would He [D]fail now
[verse 2]
He [G]won’t [G] [G] [G]he [G]won’t
[verse 3]
I’ve still got [G]joy in chaos, I’ve got [Em]peace that makes no [D]sense
I won’t be [C] [G]going [Am]un [G]der, I’m not [Em]held by my own [D]strength
‘Cause I’ve built my [C]life on [G]Jesus, he’s [Em]never [D]let [G]me [D]down
He’s faithful in [C]every [G]season, so [Em]why would He [D]fail now
[chorus]
He [G]won’t, He [G]won’t, he won’t [Em]fail [D] [C]
He won’t [Em]fail [D] [G] [G] [C]
He [G]won’t, He [G]won’t, he won’t [Em]fail [D] [C]
He won’t [Em]fail [D] [G] [G] [C]
[verse 4]
Christ is my [G]firm foundation, the [Em]rock on which I [D]stand
When everything [G]around me is shaken, I’ve [Em]never been more [D]glad
That I put my [C]faith in [G]Jesus, ‘cause He’s [Em]never let me [D]down
He’s faithful through [C] [G]generations, so [Em]why would He [D]fail now
[chorus]
He [G]won’t, He [G]won’t, he won’t [Em]fail [D] [C]
He won’t [Em]fail [D] [G] [G] [C]
[chorus]
[C] [D] [G] [Em] [D] [C] [D] [G] [Em] [D]
[C]Rain came and [D]wind blew, but [G]my house was built [Em]on [D]You
[C]I’m safe [D]with You, [G]I’m going to make [Em]it [D]through
[chorus]
[C]Rain came and [D]wind blew, but [G]my house was built [Em]on [D]You
[C]I’m safe [D]with You, [G]I’m going to make [Em]it [D]through
[chorus]
[C]Rain came and [D]wind blew, but [G]my house was built [Em]on [D]You
[C]I’m safe [D]with You, [G]I’m going to make [Em]it [D]through
[verse 5]
Yeah, [C]I’m going to make it [D]through, ‘cause [G]I’m standing strong [Em]on [D]You
Yeah, [C]I’m going to make it [D]through, ‘cause [G]my house is built [Em]on You
[verse 6]
Christ is my [G]firm foundation, the [Em]rock on which I [D]stand
When everything [G]around me is shaken, I’ve [Em]never been more [D]glad
That I put my [C]faith in [G]Jesus, ‘cause He’s [Em]never let me [D]down
He’s faithful through [C] [G]generations, so [Em]why would He [D]fail now
[Closing]
He [G]won’t, He [G]won’t, he won’t [Em]fail [D] [C]
He won’t [Em]fail [D] [G] [G] [C]
He [G]won’t, He [G]won’t, he won’t [Em]fail [D] [C]
He won’t [Em]fail, [D] [G] [G] [C]no, He [G]won’t
How to play Firm Foundation (He Won’t) on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Maverick City Music - Firm Foundation (He Won’t) on guitar requires 5 chords and 7 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓↑-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Firm Foundation (He Won’t) uses these transitions most often: Em → D (35), G → Em (31), and D → C (23). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with G - Em chord transition.
1. G → Em chord transition
To move from G to Em;
- While playing G, lift your index finger from A string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
2. Em → D chord transition
To move from Em to D;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to B string fret 3.
- Place index finger on G string fret 2.
3. D → G chord transition
To move from D to G;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
4. D → C chord transition
To move from D to C;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
5. C → G chord transition
To move from C to G;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
6. G → Am chord transition
To move from G to Am;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.
7. C → Em chord transition
To move from C to Em;
- While playing C, lift your index finger from B string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from A string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
Firm Foundation (He Won’t) chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Firm Foundation (He Won’t).
- Firm Foundation (He Won’t) includes 149 chord transitions, 7 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.04% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Firm Foundation (He Won’t) contains 6 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Firm Foundation (He Won’t) connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → C: 25%
- G → D: 24%
After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).- D → G: 29%
- D → C: 14%