Jesus, Lover Of My Soul

by Charles Wesley
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Lyrics

(G)Je sus, (Em)lov er (Am7)of my (D)soul,

(G)Let me (E7)to Thy (A7)bos

(D7)om

(G)fly.

While the (Em)near er (Am7)wa ters (D)roll,

(G)While the (E7)tem pest (A7)still

(D7)is

(G)high;

Hide me, O my (C)Sav

(C#dim)ior,

(G)hide,

Till the storm of (C)life

(C#dim)be

(G)past;

Safe in (Em)to the (Am7)ha ven (D)guide;

(G)Oh, re (E7)ceive my (A7)soul

(D)at

(G)last!

(G)Oth er (Em)ref uge (Am7)have I (D)none;

(G)Hangs my (E7)help less (A7)soul

(D7)on

(G)Thee;

Leave, ah, (Em)leave me (Am7)not a (D)lone,

(G)Still sup (E7)port and (A7)com

(D7)fort

(G)me!

All my trust on (C)Thee

(C#dim)is

(G)stayed,

All my help from (C)Thee

(C#dim)I

(G)bring;

Cov er (Em)my de (Am7)fense less (D)head

(G)With the (E7)shad ow (A7)of

(D)Thy

(G)wing!

(G)ty!

Jesus, Lover Of My Soul โ€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Jesus, Lover Of My Soul" by Charles Wesley: 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 G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About โ€œJesus, Lover Of My Soulโ€

What key is "Jesus, Lover Of My Soul" by Charles Wesley played in?
Jesus, Lover Of My Soul is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Jesus, Lover Of My Soul"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Jesus, Lover Of My Soul" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Jesus, Lover Of My Soul"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Jesus, Lover Of My Soul"?
"Jesus, Lover Of My Soul" was originally performed by Charles Wesley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Charles Wesley can I play here?
Try "And Can It Be That I Should Gain", "Christ The Lord Is Risen Today", "Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Jesus, Lover Of My Soul" with lyrics?
Yes โ€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Jesus, Lover Of My Soul" by Charles Wesley. 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 โ€” 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 "Jesus, Lover Of My Soul" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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) โ€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Jesus, Lover Of My Soul" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes โ€” 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.