Key: G ♫ Intro: G C G C ♫ Verse 1: G I heard the preacher talking C About three wooden crosses G D Upon a hill for everyone to see G Two sinners on the outside C Couldn't save themselves if they tried G D G All I could think is man that sounds like me
♫ Chorus: C I've been the one on the left G Full of guilt and regret D Em Long gone on the wrong side of living C I've been the one on the right G Always looking for a fight D Em Thinking I could never be forgiven C G I'm standing here today overwhelmed by grace D Em 'Cause I know who paid my cost C D G C Thank God for the man on the middle cross ♫ Verse 2: G He didn't have to do it C But for me He went through it G D A love like that I'll never understand G Lord knows I don't deserve it C And I know I couldn't earn it G D G Let mercy rain down on this desperate man ♫ Chorus: C I've been the one on the left G Full of guilt and regret D Em Long gone on the wrong side of living C I've been the one on the right G Always looking for a fight D Em Thinking I could never be forgiven C G I'm standing here today overwhelmed by grace D Em 'Cause I know who paid my cost C D G C Thank God for the man on the middle cross ♫ Bridge: D The cross is where He went Em Oh but that ain't where He stayed C He brought me back to life G D When He rose up outta that grave D Someday I'll stand before Him Em And I'll see Jesus face to face C I'll worship and adore Him D For a life forever changed ♫ Chorus: C I've been the one on the left G Full of guilt and regret D Em Long gone on the wrong side of living C I've been the one on the right G Always looking for a fight D Em Thinking I could never be forgiven C G I'm standing here today overwhelmed by grace D Em 'Cause I know who paid my cost C D Em Thank God for the man on the middle cross C D C C C C G Thank God for the man on the middle cross End: