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Lord, You know how much I want to know so much in the way of an swers (Ab)and ex pla na (Bb5)tions.
I have cried and prayed, and still I seem to stay in the mid dle of life’s com pli ca (Bb5)tions.
All this pur su ing leaves me (Db6/9)feel ing like I’m chas ing down the wind, but now it’s brought me back to You and I can see a gain.
This (Bb)is ev ’ry thing I want.
(Ab)This is ev ’ry thing I need.
I want this (Bb)to be my one con sum (Cm)ing (Bb)pas (Ab)sion.
Ev (Bb)’ry thing my heart de sires,
(Ab)Lord, I want it all to be for You, Je sus.
Be my mag (Db)nif i cent ob ses sion.
Yeah.
So cap ture my heart a gain.
Take me to depths I’ve nev er been, in to the rich es of Your (Ab)grace and Your mer (Bbsus)cy.
Re turn me to the cross and let me be com plete ly lost in the won der of the love that You’ve shown (Bb7)me.
Cut through these chains that tie me down to so man y less er things.
Let all my dreams fall to the ground un til this one re mains.
This (Bb)is ev ’ry thing I want.
(Ab)This is ev ’ry thing I need.
I want this (Bb)to be my one con (Bb)sum (Cm)ing (Bb)pas (Ab)sion.
Ev (Bb)’ry thing my heart de sires,
(Ab)Lord, I want it all to be for You, Je sus.
Be my mag (Db)nif i cent ob ses sion.
My mag nif i cent ob ses sion.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
(Ebm)You are (Ebm)ev ’ry thing I want,
and You are ev ’ry thing I (Fm)need.
Lord, (Ebm)You are (Ebm)all my heart de sires.
You are (Bmaj7)ev ’ry thing to (Db)me.
You (Bb)are ev ’ry thing I want.
(Ab)You are ev ’ry thing I need.
I want You (Bb)to be my one con (Bb)sum (Cm)ing (Bb)pas (Ab)sion.
Ev (Bb)’ry thing my heart de sires,
(Ab)Lord, I want it all to be for You,
I want it (Bmaj7)all to be for You.
’Cause You are (Bb)ev ’ry thing I want.
(Ab)You are ev ’ry thing I need.
I want You (Bb)to be my one con (Bb)sum (Cm)ing (Bb)pas (Ab)sion.
Ev (Bb)’ry thing my heart de sires,
(Ab)Lord, I want it all to be for You, Je sus.
Be my mag (Db)nif i cent ob ses sion.
Be my mag nif i cent ob (Eb)ses (Bb)sion.
(Ab)Hey, yeah,
yeah.
Whoa.
All for (Bmaj7)You.
Magnificent Obsession — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Magnificent Obsession" 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, 80 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Magnificent Obsession”
- What key is "Magnificent Obsession" by Steven Curtis Chapman played in?
- Magnificent Obsession 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 "Magnificent Obsession"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Magnificent Obsession" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Magnificent Obsession"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Magnificent Obsession"?
- "Magnificent Obsession" was originally performed by Steven Curtis Chapman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Magnificent Obsession"?
- This arrangement uses 15 chords: Ab, Abmaj9, Bb, Bb7, Bbpow, Bbsus4, Bmaj7, Cm, +7 more.
- What other songs by Steven Curtis Chapman can I play here?
- Try "HOW DO I LOVE HER", "I'M GONNA BE", "DIVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Magnificent Obsession" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Magnificent Obsession" 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 "Magnificent Obsession" 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 "Magnificent Obsession" 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.