Intro:
E B F G#m
Verse 1:
E B
There was a day the sky was turned to darkness
F# G#m
And all creation groaned the greatest loss
E B
The weight of all our sin upon His shoulders
F# C#m9 C#m
Our blessed Savior hung upon the cross
Chorus 1:
B F# G#m
What a day, oh, what a day
E B G#m F#
When blood and mercy poured out saving grace
B F# G#m
Hear the roar, our thundering praise
E B F# B5
All the saints are singing, what a day
Verse 2:
E B
There was a day, just as the dawn was breaking
F# G#m
The earth was shaking, love was crucified
F# E B
The angel called out, ‘Do not be afraid’
F# C#m
For He is risen, Jesus is alive
Chorus 2:
B F# G#m
What a day, oh, what a day
E B G#m F#
Oh what power, there’s an empty grave
B F# G#m
Hear the roar, our thundering praise
E B F# C#m
All the saints are singing, what a day
Instrumental:
C#m G#m B F# C#m G#m B F#
Verse 3:
E B
There'll come a day the heavens will be opened
F# G#m
Just like He promised, Christ shall come again
E B
We will behold the King in all His glory
E B
And we’ll forever rule and reign with Him
E
We’ll forever rule and reign with Him
Chorus 3:
B F# G#m
What a day, oh, what a day
E B G#m F#
We will shout the Name above all names
B F# G#m
Hear the roar, our thundering praise
E B F# G#m
All the saints are singing, what a day
E B F# B
All the saints are singing, what a day
Themes
Bible References
- Matthew 28:5
- Mark 16:6
- Luke 24:4
- John 14:3
- Revelation 20:6
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