Andrew Peterson – Hosanna Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

Andrew Peterson – Hosanna Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

ChordsDBmGAF#mDm

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This is the chord progression of Hosanna by Andrew Peterson on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar, Violin and Keyboard.

[Intro]
D

[Verse 1]
D
I am tangled up in contradiction
Bm
I am strangled by my own two hands
G
I am hunted by the hounds of addiction
D                 A
Hosanna! Hosanna!

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[Verse 2]
D
I have lied to everyone who trusts me
Bm
I have tried to fall when I could stand
G
I have only loved the ones who loved me
D                     F#m
Hosanna! Hosanna!

[Chorus]
D
Ho-osanna!
Bm
See the long awaited king
G
Come to set his people free
D
We cry Ho-osanna!
Bm
Come and tear the temple down
D
Raise it up on holy ground
D
Hosanna! Hosanna!

[Verse 3]
D
I have struggled to remove this raiment
Bm
Tried to hide every shimmering strand
D
I contend with these ghosts and these hosts of bright angels
A
Hosanna!

[Verse 4]
D
I have cursed the man that you have made me
Bm
I have nursed the beast that bays for my blood
G
Oh, I have run from the one who would save me
D                                         A
Save me, Hosanna! Hosanna!

[Chorus]
D
Ho-osanna!
Bm
See the long awaited king
G
Come to set his people free
D
We cry Ho-osanna!
Bm
Won’t ya tear the temple down
G
Raise it up on holy ground
D                     A
Hosanna! Hosanna!
F#m                     A
Hosanna! Hosanna!

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[Bridge]
G
We cry for blood
A
And we take your life
D
Hosanna!
G
We cry for blood
A
And we take your life
D
It is blood
F#m G
It is life that you have given

[Verse 5]
D
You have crushed beneath your heel the vile serpent
D
You have carried to the grave the black stain
D G
You have torn apart the temple’s holy curtain
A
You have beaten Death at Death’s own game
D
Hosanna!

[Chorus]
D
Ho-osanna!
Bm
Oh, hail the long awaited king
G
Come to set his people free
D
We cry Ho-osanna!
Bm
Won’t you tear this temple down
G D
Raise it up on holy ground

Ho-osanna!
F#m
I will lift my voice and sing:
D
You have come and washed me clean

[Ending]
D
Hosanna
A
Hosanna
D
Hosanna
D
Hosanna
D
Ho-osanna!
D
Hosanna

[Outro]
G D G Dm

How to play Hosanna: key, chords and progression

Hosanna by Andrew Peterson is centred on D major (two sharps: F♯, C♯). The song uses 6 chords: D, Bm, G, A, F#m and Dm.

The progression the song keeps returning to is D – Bm – G – D (I – vi – IV – I in D major). In solfa, that is doh – lah – fah – doh. Learn these 4 changes first and most of the song falls into place.

Good to know: on guitar, Bm and F#m need a barre or movable shape. Take the change into them slowly at first; piano and ukulele players have it easier.

Chord diagrams

D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
Bm chord on guitar (x24432)
BmB D F♯
G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
A chord on guitar (x02220)
AA C♯ E
F#m chord on guitar (244222)
F♯mF♯ A C♯
Dm chord on guitar (xx0231)
DmD F A

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Hosanna chords: questions

What key is Hosanna in?

Hosanna by Andrew Peterson is centred on D major (two sharps: F♯, C♯).

What chords are in Hosanna?

Hosanna uses 6 chords: D, Bm, G, A, F#m, Dm.

What is the chord progression of Hosanna?

The main progression is D – Bm – G – D (I – vi – IV – I).

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