Worship Musician February 2018 | Page 42

TUNING IN [ 2018 TESTIMONY | Mitch Bohannon ] Here we are – into February 2018 already! Testimony By: Mia Fields, Seth Mosley, Charles Starling, and Joy Starling Key G | Tempo – 78 | Time 4/4 INTRO: | C | D | Em | G | C | D | Em | G | VERSE 1: G Grace has a voice and it called my name C D G And came before I called G Mercy was willing and it took my place C D G And came before I called C D G You came before I called CHORUS 1: C G Em D I was lost, now I am found, I was blind, now all I see C G Em D Only this, Jesus is my testimony C G Em D Every curse is in the grave, my whole life has been redeemed C G Em D Free from sin, Jesus is my testimony VERSE 2: Love is in the nails, it’s a crown of thorns For the cross has changed it all Love like the world has never seen before For the cross has changed it all For the cross has changed it all BRIDGE: C D Hallelujah, Hallelujah Em G He is risen, let my song ever be C D Hallelujah, Hallelujah Em G It is finished, this is my victory CHORUS 2: C G Em D From beginning to the end, and for all eternity C G Em D I will sing, Jesus is my testimony © CentricSongs | These Tunes Go To 11 | Be Essential Songs | Starling And Starling | TBCO Publishing | Upside Down Under 42 February 2018 Christmas is still wearing off for many of us and I know that I’m trying to get a focus on the New Year. I guess in most jobs, people plan for the New Year as the old year is winding down, but in worship so much has to be considered during Christmas that I forget to plan ahead. Maybe my New Year’s Resolution needs to be, “Plan for 2019 while it’s still 2018!” Speaking of resolutions… being resolute is having a determination, being purposeful and unwavering. Worship musicians, what if in 2018 we were all resolute to teach our churches the new song “Testimony” from The Belonging Co? This is such a powerful, purposeful, unwavering statement of standing firm in Christ. It’s a fantastic song to play with the Short-Cut capo. The key of “G” with a full capo on fret 3 and the Short-Cut capo on fret 5 (chords figure 1). Playing with the open voicing of the Short-Cut capo is perfect with a band or if you’re leading with guitar alone. I start with fingerstyle in the intro and verse 1 and then move to a dynamic and full rhythm in the chorus and verse 2 while leaving room to build up the bridge. I’d love to hear some of what you’re doing with the Short-Cut capo. Please post some clips and tag me @cutcapo on Instagram and Twitter. Mitch Bohannon Developed the Short-Cut Capo for Kyser. Worship Leader in Louisiana. Married to his beautiful wife, Noelle, for 23 years and they have three awesome kids. WorshipMusician.com