Dive

by Steven Curtis Chapman
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Lyrics

The long a wait ed rains have (Db)fall en hard up on the thirst y ground; they’ve carved their way to where the wild and rush ing riv er can be found.

And like the rain I have been (Db)car ried here ing to where and the riv er flows, ing for

yeah.

My heart is will rac ing know and my awe (Db)knees are weak as I walk to the edge.

I know there is no turn ing get back (Db)swept a a my feet have left the ledge.

And in the rush, I hear a voice that’s tell ing me it’s time to take the leap of faith, so here I go.

I’m div ing in; I’m go ing deep, in o ver my (Ab5)head.

I (Bb5)wan na be caught in the rush, lost in the flow.

In o ver my (Ab5)head I (Bb5)wan na go.

The riv er’s deep; the riv er’s wide; the riv er’s wa ter (Bb5)is a live, so sink or (Db)swim, I’m div ing in.

There is a su per nat ’ral (Db)pow er hard this might y riv er’s flow.

they’ve It can bring the dead to life and it can fill an emp ty soul and give our heart the on ly (Db)thing worth liv ing to where and the riv er flows, ing for

yeah.

But heart is will rac ing know and my awe (Db)knees some pow er of the grace of God un til we let our selves ing get back (Db)swept a way in to this ho ly flood.

So, if you take my hand, we’ll close our eyes and count to three and take the leap of faith.

Come on, let’s go.

I’m div ing in; I’m go ing deep, in o ver my (Ab5)head.

I (Bb5)wan na be caught in the rush, lost in the flow.

In o ver my (Ab5)head I (Bb5)wan na go.

The riv er’s deep; the riv er’s wide; the riv er’s wa ter (Bb5)is a live, so sink or (Db)swim, I’m div ing in.

(Ab)I’m div ing in.

Oh,

(Ab)I’m div ing in,

yeah, hah.

(Ab)I’m div ing in,

yeah,

(Bb)here (Ab)I go.

Come on, let’s go.

I’m div ing in; I’m go ing deep, in o ver my (Ab5)head.

I (Bb5)wan na be caught in the rush, lost in the flow, in o ver my (Ab5)head I (Bb5)wan na go.

The riv er’s deep; the riv er’s wide; the riv er’s wa ter (Bb5)is a live, so sink or (Db)swim, I’m div ing in.

I’m div ing in; I’m go ing deep, in o ver my (Ab5)head.

I (Bb5)wan na be caught in the rush, lost in the flow, in o ver my (Ab5)head I (Bb5)wan na go.

The riv er’s deep; the riv er’s wide; the riv er’s wa ter (Bb5)is a live, so sink or (Db)swim, I’m div ing in.

So sink or swim, I’m div ing in.

So sink or (Db)swim,

I’m div ing in.

Whoa,

whoa.

I’m (Bb5)div ing in.

(I’m div ing in; I’m go ing deep.)

(In o ver my head I wan na be,)

I’m div ing in.

(I’m div ing in; I’m go ing deep.)

(In o ver my head I wan na be,)

I’m div ing in.

(I’m div ing in.)

Dive — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Dive" by Steven Curtis Chapman: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Ab, 120 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Dive”

What key is "Dive" by Steven Curtis Chapman played in?
Dive is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Dive"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Dive" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Dive"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Dive"?
"Dive" was originally performed by Steven Curtis Chapman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Dive"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: Ab, Abpow, Absus2, Bb, Bbpow, Bbsus4, Cb, Cbmaj7, +5 more.
What other songs by Steven Curtis Chapman can I play here?
Try "MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION", "HOW DO I LOVE HER", "I'M GONNA BE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Dive" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Dive" by Steven Curtis Chapman. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Dive" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Ab, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Dive" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.