REDEEMED FROM ABOVE
Christian Jung
(c) 2004
DROP D
D-D--D-D-D--G-D-D--Bb-D-D--A-D-D--Bb-A
VERSE 1
Dm--------------------Bb-------------------Eb
Let the heavens rejoice and the earth resound in praise
Dm----------------------------Bb----------------C
As we shout with one voice, as we gather in this place
Dm---------------Bb-------------Eb
We want to give You the glory You deserve
Dm---------------------Bb-----------C---------------D-D--D-D-D--G-D-D--Bb-D-D--A-D-D--Bb-A
We choose this day Jesus Christ we will serve
CHORUS
Dm7/F-Dm7/E-Dm7/G-Dm7/F--Dm7/F-Dm7/E-Dm7/G-Dm7/F
Redeemed from above, we sing of Your love
Dm7/F-Dm7/E-Dm7/G-Dm7/F--Dm7/F-Dm7/E-Dm7/G-Dm7/F
Redeemed from above, we sing of Your love
VERSE 2
Dm-------------------Bb---------------Eb
Let the passion ignite and the wildfires blaze
Dm-------------------------Bb---------------C
As we stand up and fight with the weapons of our praise
Dm------------Bb-------------Eb
We want to give You the glory due Your name
Dm------------------Bb-------------C----------------D-D--D--D-D--G-D-D--Bb-D-D--A-D-D--Bb-A
We choose the Lord Jesus Christ we'll proclaim
CHORUS
BRIDGE
CHORUS
CHORUS
Monday, March 1, 2004
Sunday, February 1, 2004
Free My Soul
FREE MY SOUL
Christian Jung and Phil Jung
(c) 2004
DROP C
VERSE 1
C-C/D---C--C/Bb
You are so good to Your people, Lord
C-C/D---C--C/Bb
Even when we don't deserve Your love
C-C/D---C--C/Bb
I know I can count on Your blood that You shed upon that tree
CHORUS
Bb-----------F-----------------------C
Free my mind to understand Your perfect plan for me
Bb----------F-------------------C
Free my soul that I might be the one You've called me to be
VERSE 2
C-C/D---C--C/Bb
You are the one who makes all things new
C-C/D---C--C/Bb
Even when we don't acknowledge You
C-C/D---C--C/Bb
I know I am cleansed by Your blood that You shed at Calvary
CHORUS
BRIDGE
CHORUS
CHORUS
CHORUS/TAG
Bb---------------F
Break these chains that hold me down
C
Before I drown, before I drown
Bb---------F
Free my soul, please set me free
C
Set me free indeed
Christian Jung and Phil Jung
(c) 2004
DROP C
VERSE 1
C-C/D---C--C/Bb
You are so good to Your people, Lord
C-C/D---C--C/Bb
Even when we don't deserve Your love
C-C/D---C--C/Bb
I know I can count on Your blood that You shed upon that tree
CHORUS
Bb-----------F-----------------------C
Free my mind to understand Your perfect plan for me
Bb----------F-------------------C
Free my soul that I might be the one You've called me to be
VERSE 2
C-C/D---C--C/Bb
You are the one who makes all things new
C-C/D---C--C/Bb
Even when we don't acknowledge You
C-C/D---C--C/Bb
I know I am cleansed by Your blood that You shed at Calvary
CHORUS
BRIDGE
CHORUS
CHORUS
CHORUS/TAG
Bb---------------F
Break these chains that hold me down
C
Before I drown, before I drown
Bb---------F
Free my soul, please set me free
C
Set me free indeed
Monday, December 1, 2003
You'll Be There For Me
YOU'LL BE THERE FOR ME
Christian Jung
(c) 2003
VERSE 1
Bm---D----------A---------------------Bm---D-----------A
Jesus, You're always so faithful, Your blood it sanctifies me
Bm---D--------A-------------Bm---D----------A
And I want to thank You, and I want to give You praise
CHORUS
Bm---------D--------Em---D---------A----------G
You'll be there for me, You'll be there for me
Em-------D---------------------C------------------Cm
After everybody else has gone their own way
Bm--------A----------D
You'll be there for me
VERSE 2
Bm---D---------A------------------Bm----D----------A
Jesus, Your friendship is vital, Your love, it captivates me
Bm---D---------A----------Bm---D----------A
And I want to thank You, and I want to give You praise
CHORUS
BRIDGE
C#m------------G#----------A--------------E
You've always been the One who loved me
C#m-------------G#---------A---------------E
You've always been the One who cared
C#m---------G#---------A--------------E
I've always been the one who needs You
C#m-------------G#---------B-------------Bb
You've always been the One who's there
CHORUS
CHORUS/TAG
Bm--------------------------------------A
Even from the time I was in my mother's womb
A----------------D
You've been there for me, You've been there for me
Bm---------------------------------------------A
When all of my friends and everyone else has gone there own way
A----------------D
You've been there for me, You've been there for me
Bm------------------------------------------------------A
Well we lift Your name on high because You are the only One
A--------------D
Who could pay the penalty as God's one and only Son
Bm
You came to the earth and You died on the cross
A
Just to take all of my sins away
D
Then You rose from the dead and You sat on the throne
And You're gonna come back anyday now
Bm---------------A--------------------------D
Jammin' with Jah, jammin' with Jah Jah...
COMMENTARY:
Christian Jung
(c) 2003
VERSE 1
Bm---D----------A---------------------Bm---D-----------A
Jesus, You're always so faithful, Your blood it sanctifies me
Bm---D--------A-------------Bm---D----------A
And I want to thank You, and I want to give You praise
CHORUS
Bm---------D--------Em---D---------A----------G
You'll be there for me, You'll be there for me
Em-------D---------------------C------------------Cm
After everybody else has gone their own way
Bm--------A----------D
You'll be there for me
VERSE 2
Bm---D---------A------------------Bm----D----------A
Jesus, Your friendship is vital, Your love, it captivates me
Bm---D---------A----------Bm---D----------A
And I want to thank You, and I want to give You praise
CHORUS
BRIDGE
C#m------------G#----------A--------------E
You've always been the One who loved me
C#m-------------G#---------A---------------E
You've always been the One who cared
C#m---------G#---------A--------------E
I've always been the one who needs You
C#m-------------G#---------B-------------Bb
You've always been the One who's there
CHORUS
CHORUS/TAG
Bm--------------------------------------A
Even from the time I was in my mother's womb
A----------------D
You've been there for me, You've been there for me
Bm---------------------------------------------A
When all of my friends and everyone else has gone there own way
A----------------D
You've been there for me, You've been there for me
Bm------------------------------------------------------A
Well we lift Your name on high because You are the only One
A--------------D
Who could pay the penalty as God's one and only Son
Bm
You came to the earth and You died on the cross
A
Just to take all of my sins away
D
Then You rose from the dead and You sat on the throne
And You're gonna come back anyday now
Bm---------------A--------------------------D
Jammin' with Jah, jammin' with Jah Jah...
COMMENTARY:
I actually began to write the chorus of this song in California after coming back from a snow boarding trip with my good friend David Ronca. David was on the summer missions team that I was on back in 1994 when we went to Croatia. I remember just thinking about how God is always there for us, even if everyone else around us bails on us, He will never leave us or forsake us. This is the first song that I have ever written that was reggae. I have always loved reggae music since I gave my life to Christ and would listen to Christian reggae from Christifari, a band from Southern California. I saw them live while we were in Bible College in 1997. Later on, in 2005, I had the privilege of leading worship for a season with James Pach, one of the original members of Christifari, while we were at Calvary Chapel in Tigard, Oregon. He is also the one who made dreadlocks out of my long hair around that time. The off-time signature rhythm is just a part of who I am...from where it originated, in Africa, and then from Jamaica and the Carribean. I make it my aim to incorporate indigenous music style and instruments into all of the original worship that flows from my heart in every country that we travel to as missionaries. Check out the little bit of "scatting" I tried to do at the end of the song on the Reckless Abandon album.
Friday, August 1, 2003
Floored
FLOORED
Christian Jung and Phil Jung
(c) 2003
DROP C with hammer-ons
VERSE 1
C-------------D--Eb--D-------C------------D--Eb--D
You are the hope that I have, You are the reason I live
C---------------D----Eb----D
How can it be that You bore all my shame?
C-------------D---Eb-----D------------A--G#--C---A--G#--C--A--G#--C--A--G#--C
Who am I that You would know my name?
CHORUS
C-----------------A----Bb-------F
I kneel down...and give You my praise
C---------A--Bb-----F
I lay down...everything
C---------A--Bb------F
I fall down...onto my face
C----------A--Bb--------F
I bow down...for You are my King
VERSE 2
C--------------D--Eb--D---------C----------------D--Eb--D
You are the truth that I seek, You are my strength when I'm weak
C---------------D--Eb--D
How can it be that You died in my place?
C-----------------D---Eb----D--------A--G#--C--A--G#--C--A--G#--C--A--G#--C
Who am I that You would show me grace?
CHORUS
BRIDGE
DROP C with hammer-ons
C--Eb--C--Eb--C--Eb--C--Eb--C--F---C--Eb--C--Eb--C--Eb--C--Eb--C--F--G
CHORUS
CHORUS
Christian Jung and Phil Jung
(c) 2003
DROP C with hammer-ons
VERSE 1
C-------------D--Eb--D-------C------------D--Eb--D
You are the hope that I have, You are the reason I live
C---------------D----Eb----D
How can it be that You bore all my shame?
C-------------D---Eb-----D------------A--G#--C---A--G#--C--A--G#--C--A--G#--C
Who am I that You would know my name?
CHORUS
C-----------------A----Bb-------F
I kneel down...and give You my praise
C---------A--Bb-----F
I lay down...everything
C---------A--Bb------F
I fall down...onto my face
C----------A--Bb--------F
I bow down...for You are my King
VERSE 2
C--------------D--Eb--D---------C----------------D--Eb--D
You are the truth that I seek, You are my strength when I'm weak
C---------------D--Eb--D
How can it be that You died in my place?
C-----------------D---Eb----D--------A--G#--C--A--G#--C--A--G#--C--A--G#--C
Who am I that You would show me grace?
CHORUS
BRIDGE
DROP C with hammer-ons
C--Eb--C--Eb--C--Eb--C--Eb--C--F---C--Eb--C--Eb--C--Eb--C--Eb--C--F--G
CHORUS
CHORUS
Tuesday, July 1, 2003
Sincerity Song
SINCERITY SONG
Christian Jung
(c) 2003
E----E/Eb----A/G#----A----E----E/Eb----A/G#----A
C#m---C#m/A---C#m/B---C#m/G#-----C#m---C#m/A---C#m/B
VERSE 1
C#m--C#m/A--C#m/B--C#m/G#--C#m--C#m/A--C#m/B
I'm waiting patiently, oh Lord, won't You hear my cry
C#m--C#m/A--C#m/B--C#m/G#--C#m--C#m/A--C#m/B
The clock is ticking, Lord, without You I would die
PRECHORUS
A------------Esus--E--A-----------------B
And I long for You with every fiber of my being
CHORUS
E--------------E/Eb---------------A/G#------------------------------A
So here I am, take my hand, walk with me through this foreign land
G#m-----------------F#
I'm desperate for You
VERSE 2
C#m--C#m/A--C#m/B--C#m/G#--C#m--C#m/A--C#m/B
I'm seeking after love that Lord, only You can give
C#m--C#m/A--C#m/B--C#m/G#--C#m--C#m/A--C#m/B
The thorns are tightening, but in You alone I live
PRECHORUS
A-----------Esus--E--A-----------------------B
And I long for You with everything that is withing me
CHORUS
E-------------E/Eb----------------A/G#-----------------------------A
So here I am, take my hand, walk with me through this foreign land
E---------------------------E/Eb------------------A/G#---------------------A
Please analyze these swollen eyes, for this is where my sincerity lies
G#m------------------F#
I'm nothing without You
GUITAR SOLO
CHORUS
COMMENTARY:
This song is written around the idea of our swollen eyes, our tear-filled eyes, full of remorse for our disobedience toward God attest to our sincerity that we truly need Jesus. This song was written and recorded in the Reckless Abandon days, but can be pulled off on the acoustic or electric guitar.
Christian Jung
(c) 2003
E----E/Eb----A/G#----A----E----E/Eb----A/G#----A
C#m---C#m/A---C#m/B---C#m/G#-----C#m---C#m/A---C#m/B
VERSE 1
C#m--C#m/A--C#m/B--C#m/G#--C#m--C#m/A--C#m/B
I'm waiting patiently, oh Lord, won't You hear my cry
C#m--C#m/A--C#m/B--C#m/G#--C#m--C#m/A--C#m/B
The clock is ticking, Lord, without You I would die
PRECHORUS
A------------Esus--E--A-----------------B
And I long for You with every fiber of my being
CHORUS
E--------------E/Eb---------------A/G#------------------------------A
So here I am, take my hand, walk with me through this foreign land
G#m-----------------F#
I'm desperate for You
VERSE 2
C#m--C#m/A--C#m/B--C#m/G#--C#m--C#m/A--C#m/B
I'm seeking after love that Lord, only You can give
C#m--C#m/A--C#m/B--C#m/G#--C#m--C#m/A--C#m/B
The thorns are tightening, but in You alone I live
PRECHORUS
A-----------Esus--E--A-----------------------B
And I long for You with everything that is withing me
CHORUS
E-------------E/Eb----------------A/G#-----------------------------A
So here I am, take my hand, walk with me through this foreign land
E---------------------------E/Eb------------------A/G#---------------------A
Please analyze these swollen eyes, for this is where my sincerity lies
G#m------------------F#
I'm nothing without You
GUITAR SOLO
CHORUS
COMMENTARY:
This song is written around the idea of our swollen eyes, our tear-filled eyes, full of remorse for our disobedience toward God attest to our sincerity that we truly need Jesus. This song was written and recorded in the Reckless Abandon days, but can be pulled off on the acoustic or electric guitar.
Sunday, June 1, 2003
Reckless Abandon
RECKLESS ABANDON
Christian Jung and Phil Jung
(c) 2003
DROP C
VERSE 1
C--C/D--C/Eb--C/F----C--C/D--C/Eb--C/F
We fall to the ground we can sense Your Spirit all around
C--C/D--C/Eb--C/F----C--C/D--C/Eb--C/F
We die to ourselves forsaking everything that holds us down
PRECHORUS
C--D--Em------C--D--Em-----C-----D
Heavenly One, I come to You
CHORUS
C
This is all I have to offer, I lay my life on the altar
C---------------------------------------------C--C/D--C/Eb--C/D---C--C/D--C/Eb--C/D
And I will love You with reckless abandon
VERSE 2
C--C/D--C/Eb--C/F----C--C/D--C/Eb--C/F
We sing to the sky, lifting worship to Your throne on high
C--C/D--C/Eb--C/F----C--C/D--C/Eb--C/F
We aim to please You, giving all there is of us away
PRECHORUS
C--D--Em------C--D--Em-----C-----D
Beautiful One, I run to You
CHORUS
C
This is all I have to offer, I lay my life on the altar
C
And I will love You with reckless abandon
C
I count my life nothing to me, crucified in Christ I will be
C----------------------------------------------C--C/D--C/Eb--C/D----C--C/D--C/Eb--C/D
And I will serve You with reckless abandon
GUITAR SOLO
CHORUS
COMMENTARY:
Christian Jung and Phil Jung
(c) 2003
DROP C
VERSE 1
C--C/D--C/Eb--C/F----C--C/D--C/Eb--C/F
We fall to the ground we can sense Your Spirit all around
C--C/D--C/Eb--C/F----C--C/D--C/Eb--C/F
We die to ourselves forsaking everything that holds us down
PRECHORUS
C--D--Em------C--D--Em-----C-----D
Heavenly One, I come to You
CHORUS
C
This is all I have to offer, I lay my life on the altar
C---------------------------------------------C--C/D--C/Eb--C/D---C--C/D--C/Eb--C/D
And I will love You with reckless abandon
VERSE 2
C--C/D--C/Eb--C/F----C--C/D--C/Eb--C/F
We sing to the sky, lifting worship to Your throne on high
C--C/D--C/Eb--C/F----C--C/D--C/Eb--C/F
We aim to please You, giving all there is of us away
PRECHORUS
C--D--Em------C--D--Em-----C-----D
Beautiful One, I run to You
CHORUS
C
This is all I have to offer, I lay my life on the altar
C
And I will love You with reckless abandon
C
I count my life nothing to me, crucified in Christ I will be
C----------------------------------------------C--C/D--C/Eb--C/D----C--C/D--C/Eb--C/D
And I will serve You with reckless abandon
GUITAR SOLO
CHORUS
COMMENTARY:
This song is the first song on the album that my brother, Phil and I released called "Reckless Abandon" in 2004. We recorded the album in Colorado Springs on a small digital recording unit, thus the reason the quality of the album is not the greatest. Most people would never think that heavy metal and worship could be words that were interchangeable. Our hope in writing many of the songs on this album, including this song, was that the younger generation we were working with in Colorado Springs would be able to use them as an expression of worship that was more relevant to the style of music they were in to. Of course, my brother and I also grew up listening to heavy metal and enjoying that style of music. We wanted to draw that generation into God's presence with music that would be considered "darker" or "over the edge" by many people. This song is a song of complete surrender of ourselves to the will of God.
Saturday, March 1, 2003
Thanks To You
THANKS TO YOU
Christian Jung
(c) 2003
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VERSE 1
C------------Em-----------Am
Thanks to You I have strength to face tomorrow
C--------Em--------------Am
Thanks to You I can make it through today
Dm-----------Bb------------C-----------------F
Thanks to You I have freedom in forgiveness
Dm---------Bb----------C----------------G
Thanks to You I am closer everyday
.
CHORUS
C-------------------G----------------Am
All they should see is Jesus in me
F----------G
Invisible I want to be
C-----------------------G---------------------------Am
And all they should find is Your heart and mine
F--------------G
Beating in sweet harmony
.
VERSE 2
C------------Em-----------Am
Thanks to You I have hope in life eternal
C-----------Em------------Am
Thanks to You I'm sustained for one more day
Dm---------Bb----------C--------------F
Thanks to You I will never be forsaken
Dm---------Bb----------C--------------------G
Thanks to You I am in Your arms to stayCHORUS
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BRIDGE
Am---------F------------------------C------------------------------G
I long to be as close as I can be without infringing on the Trinity
Am----------F--------------------C------------------------G
Oh to be one with God the Son, shining in this world of apathy
.
CHORUS
.
CHORUS
.
COMMENTARY:
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Christian Jung
(c) 2003
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VERSE 1
C------------Em-----------Am
Thanks to You I have strength to face tomorrow
C--------Em--------------Am
Thanks to You I can make it through today
Dm-----------Bb------------C-----------------F
Thanks to You I have freedom in forgiveness
Dm---------Bb----------C----------------G
Thanks to You I am closer everyday
.
CHORUS
C-------------------G----------------Am
All they should see is Jesus in me
F----------G
Invisible I want to be
C-----------------------G---------------------------Am
And all they should find is Your heart and mine
F--------------G
Beating in sweet harmony
.
VERSE 2
C------------Em-----------Am
Thanks to You I have hope in life eternal
C-----------Em------------Am
Thanks to You I'm sustained for one more day
Dm---------Bb----------C--------------F
Thanks to You I will never be forsaken
Dm---------Bb----------C--------------------G
Thanks to You I am in Your arms to stayCHORUS
.
BRIDGE
Am---------F------------------------C------------------------------G
I long to be as close as I can be without infringing on the Trinity
Am----------F--------------------C------------------------G
Oh to be one with God the Son, shining in this world of apathy
.
CHORUS
.
CHORUS
.
COMMENTARY:
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This is probably the most popular worship ballad that I have written. It has been translated and recorded into the Polish language as well. This is a song about gratitude, and yet transparency. It is my heart's cry that when people look at me, that they would see Jesus living in me, rather than just who I am in the outside.
Wednesday, January 1, 2003
Higher Ground
HIGHER GROUND
Christian Jung
(c) 2003
DROP C
VERSE 1
C-------------------------Csus--C---A--A/G--A/F---A/E--A/F
Feelings come and feelings go, let my faith in You be true
C---------------------Csus--C---A-----A/G--A/F---A/E---A/F--Dm--F-------C/E--C/D--C
I'm not searching for a sign, though my spirit longs to fly high, fly to the Son
Dm--F------------------------C/E--C/D--C
Fly high, never to come back down
CHORUS
C---------Am----------------F------------C-------------Eb-----------F
Will You take me to another plane? Will You show me heaven?
C----------Am--------------F----------------C---------------Eb--------F
Will You lead me to a higher ground? Will You show me heaven?
Eb--------------F
Show me heaven?
VERSE 2
C-------------------------------Csus---C----A---A/G------A/F-----A/E----A/F
Seasons change and spring is gone, this summer heat it lasts so long
C---------------------Csus---C---A---A/G---A/F-----A/E---A/F--Dm--F-------C/E--C/F--C
My soul is thirsty, soul is dry, though my spirit longs to fly high, fly to the Son
Dm--F---------------------C/E--C/F--C
Fly high never to come back down
CHORUS
BRIDGE
C--Eb--Dm--F---C--Eb--Dm--F---C--Eb--Dm--F---C--Eb--Dm--F
Dm-E-F--Dm-E-F--Dm-E-F--Dm-E-F--Dm-E-F
Dm-E-F--Dm-E-F--Dm-E-F--Dm-E-F--Dm-E-F
CHORUS
Christian Jung
(c) 2003
DROP C
VERSE 1
C-------------------------Csus--C---A--A/G--A/F---A/E--A/F
Feelings come and feelings go, let my faith in You be true
C---------------------Csus--C---A-----A/G--A/F---A/E---A/F--Dm--F-------C/E--C/D--C
I'm not searching for a sign, though my spirit longs to fly high, fly to the Son
Dm--F------------------------C/E--C/D--C
Fly high, never to come back down
CHORUS
C---------Am----------------F------------C-------------Eb-----------F
Will You take me to another plane? Will You show me heaven?
C----------Am--------------F----------------C---------------Eb--------F
Will You lead me to a higher ground? Will You show me heaven?
Eb--------------F
Show me heaven?
VERSE 2
C-------------------------------Csus---C----A---A/G------A/F-----A/E----A/F
Seasons change and spring is gone, this summer heat it lasts so long
C---------------------Csus---C---A---A/G---A/F-----A/E---A/F--Dm--F-------C/E--C/F--C
My soul is thirsty, soul is dry, though my spirit longs to fly high, fly to the Son
Dm--F---------------------C/E--C/F--C
Fly high never to come back down
CHORUS
BRIDGE
C--Eb--Dm--F---C--Eb--Dm--F---C--Eb--Dm--F---C--Eb--Dm--F
Dm-E-F--Dm-E-F--Dm-E-F--Dm-E-F--Dm-E-F
Dm-E-F--Dm-E-F--Dm-E-F--Dm-E-F--Dm-E-F
CHORUS
Sunday, December 1, 2002
Critical Condition
CRITICAL CONDITION
Christian Jung
(c) 2002
DROP C
VERSE 1
Am-----------G-------------F--------Dm----G
Hands are trembling, heart is pounding
Am-----------G-----------------------F------------F--C--C#--Bb
Harder and harder the closer I am to You
Am------G--------F---------Dm---G
Body shaking, pulse is racing
Am----------G------------------------F
Faster and faster whenever I am with You
CHORUS
C----------------------------------Em
I am lying here in critical condition
Bb---------------------------------------------------G
Give strength unto these bones, breathe life into this soul
C-----------------------------------------Em
'Cause I'm dying here in critical condition
Am-------------------G----------------F
And I know only Your love can save me
VERSE 2
Am-------G--------F-------Dm----G
Mind is reeling, will is failing me
Am--------G--------F-----------------------F--C--C#--Bb
Over and over, again I depend on You
Am------------G----------F--------Dm---G
Concsience waking, Spirit taking me
Am------------G---------------------------F
Higher and higher the moment I trust in You
CHORUS
BRIDGE
C--------E---------F-------G
I often feel this way, I feel so very helpless
F----------------------------------C
Lord, Your life support is precious to me
C--------------------E------F
Will my status ever change?
G------------------------------------------F----------------------C
My vital signs unstable with my heart upon the table
Am---G---F---Am---G---F----Am---G---F
Lord operate, recussitate, alieviate
CHORUS
COMMENTARY:
Christian Jung
(c) 2002
DROP C
VERSE 1
Am-----------G-------------F--------Dm----G
Hands are trembling, heart is pounding
Am-----------G-----------------------F------------F--C--C#--Bb
Harder and harder the closer I am to You
Am------G--------F---------Dm---G
Body shaking, pulse is racing
Am----------G------------------------F
Faster and faster whenever I am with You
CHORUS
C----------------------------------Em
I am lying here in critical condition
Bb---------------------------------------------------G
Give strength unto these bones, breathe life into this soul
C-----------------------------------------Em
'Cause I'm dying here in critical condition
Am-------------------G----------------F
And I know only Your love can save me
VERSE 2
Am-------G--------F-------Dm----G
Mind is reeling, will is failing me
Am--------G--------F-----------------------F--C--C#--Bb
Over and over, again I depend on You
Am------------G----------F--------Dm---G
Concsience waking, Spirit taking me
Am------------G---------------------------F
Higher and higher the moment I trust in You
CHORUS
BRIDGE
C--------E---------F-------G
I often feel this way, I feel so very helpless
F----------------------------------C
Lord, Your life support is precious to me
C--------------------E------F
Will my status ever change?
G------------------------------------------F----------------------C
My vital signs unstable with my heart upon the table
Am---G---F---Am---G---F----Am---G---F
Lord operate, recussitate, alieviate
CHORUS
COMMENTARY:
Have you ever felt as though you were spiritually in critical condition? I have. This song speaks right to the heart of those of us who feel so helpless without God. This song was written just before we moved to Colorado Springs. I really think the imagery of being in a hospital room is a beautiful one. And we have a Great Physician who can heal us body, soul and spirit.
Sunday, September 1, 2002
Splinters In My Skin
SPLINTERS IN MY SKIN
Christian Jung and Brian Vargas
(c) 2002
VERSE 1
E--------E/Eb------------D-----------------D/C#----------D
Saying, "farewell" to everything is harder than I thought it'd be
E-----------E/Eb--------D---D/C#---D
I wish to leave it all behind
PRECHORUS
F#----------------A--C#m--D
With splinters in my skin
F#-----------A---C#m---D
I'll follow once again, yeah
CHORUS
G-----D--Em--C
I want to take up my cross
G----D--Em--C------------E---E/Eb---D---D/C#---D
I want to count it all loss
VERSE 2
E------------E/Eb-------D--------------------------D/C#-----------D
Taking my time to make a turn around is easier than choosing now
E-------------E/Eb---------------------D---D/C#---D
Help me to take the road less-traveled
PRECHORUS
CHORUS
G----D--Em--C
I want to take up my cross
G----D--Em--C
I want to follow the Son
G----D--Em--C
I want to count it all loss
BRIDGE
Em-----Em/C---Em/B-------Em----Em/C---Em/B
I have heard it all before, Your words I can't ignore
Em------Em/C---Em/B---Em/C-----Em/B---Em/C----Em/B
Let the dead bury their own and once I've put my hand
Em/C-----------Em/B------------F#--A--A/Eb--F#--A--A/Eb--F#--A--A/Eb--F#--A--B
To the plough never look back
CHORUS
Christian Jung and Brian Vargas
(c) 2002
VERSE 1
E--------E/Eb------------D-----------------D/C#----------D
Saying, "farewell" to everything is harder than I thought it'd be
E-----------E/Eb--------D---D/C#---D
I wish to leave it all behind
PRECHORUS
F#----------------A--C#m--D
With splinters in my skin
F#-----------A---C#m---D
I'll follow once again, yeah
CHORUS
G-----D--Em--C
I want to take up my cross
G----D--Em--C------------E---E/Eb---D---D/C#---D
I want to count it all loss
VERSE 2
E------------E/Eb-------D--------------------------D/C#-----------D
Taking my time to make a turn around is easier than choosing now
E-------------E/Eb---------------------D---D/C#---D
Help me to take the road less-traveled
PRECHORUS
CHORUS
G----D--Em--C
I want to take up my cross
G----D--Em--C
I want to follow the Son
G----D--Em--C
I want to count it all loss
BRIDGE
Em-----Em/C---Em/B-------Em----Em/C---Em/B
I have heard it all before, Your words I can't ignore
Em------Em/C---Em/B---Em/C-----Em/B---Em/C----Em/B
Let the dead bury their own and once I've put my hand
Em/C-----------Em/B------------F#--A--A/Eb--F#--A--A/Eb--F#--A--A/Eb--F#--A--B
To the plough never look back
CHORUS
Monday, July 1, 2002
Heaven's Not So Far Away
HEAVEN'S NOT SO FAR AWAY
Christian Jung and Brian Vargas
(c) 2002
A---G---D---F-----A---G---D---F
VERSE 1
A------------G-------D----F---A----G-------------D----F
Heaven's not so far away, even in this lonely place
A-----G-----------------D-------F----------A---G---D---F
Heaven's just a stone's throw away
A---G---------------D-----F-----A---G-------------------D----F
Faith is not so hard to have in this cloud of witnesses
A----G---------------------D-----F---------A---G---D---F
Faith is something tangible to grasp
CHORUS
G----------------------------C
I think I'm falling even more in love
C-----------------------------------G-----------------C-----A---G---D---F
With the One who understands just who I am
VERSE 2
A----G-------------------D---F----A---G------------D------F
Heaven's not so far away with Your residence in me
A-----------G------------D------F--------A---G---D---F
Heaven's getting closer everyday
CHORUS
G----------------------------C
I think I'm falling even more in love
C----------------------------------G------------------C
With the One who understands just who I am
G------------------------------C
I hope I'm moving even further in the direction
C----------G------------------C-----A---G---D---F
Of who You want me to be
CHORUS
COMMENTARY:
Christian Jung and Brian Vargas
(c) 2002
A---G---D---F-----A---G---D---F
VERSE 1
A------------G-------D----F---A----G-------------D----F
Heaven's not so far away, even in this lonely place
A-----G-----------------D-------F----------A---G---D---F
Heaven's just a stone's throw away
A---G---------------D-----F-----A---G-------------------D----F
Faith is not so hard to have in this cloud of witnesses
A----G---------------------D-----F---------A---G---D---F
Faith is something tangible to grasp
CHORUS
G----------------------------C
I think I'm falling even more in love
C-----------------------------------G-----------------C-----A---G---D---F
With the One who understands just who I am
VERSE 2
A----G-------------------D---F----A---G------------D------F
Heaven's not so far away with Your residence in me
A-----------G------------D------F--------A---G---D---F
Heaven's getting closer everyday
CHORUS
G----------------------------C
I think I'm falling even more in love
C----------------------------------G------------------C
With the One who understands just who I am
G------------------------------C
I hope I'm moving even further in the direction
C----------G------------------C-----A---G---D---F
Of who You want me to be
CHORUS
COMMENTARY:
This song is the first of a handful that were co-written by my good friend Brian Vargas and I. Brian and I had been in a couple of different Christian bands in the past. He has a great writing style that is unique and differs from what I would naturally write which brings diversification to my original worship songs. This song is a reminder that "the Kingdom of God is near," and even "the Kingdom of God is within you." This song was recorded and released on "Reckless Abandon."
Monday, April 1, 2002
Surrender Song
SURRENDER SONG
Christian Jung and Brian Vargas
(c) 2002
F---C---G---Am-----F---C---G---Am
VERSE 1
F-----------C-----G----------------Am---------F---C-------G------------------Am
Some say that this would be easy but I know it's never been as hard
F-------------C------------G---------------Am
I'm trying to run when I can barely crawl
F-----------C-------------G
I find my strength in You
PRECHORUS
F-------------E-------F--------------------E
And I surrender, Lord, I give You my all
CHORUS
C---G--------F--------------G
I want to let go only to hold on to You
C---G--------F--------------G
I want to let go only to hold on to You
Am------G----------------F-----------------G
All the worries and strife and all the pain in this life
Am--G---------F
I want to let go
VERSE 2
F--------C-------------G----------------------Am
One day all of my questions will be answered
F----------C----------G--------------Am
Until then I'll believe in the unseen
F-------------------C--------G--------------Am
I'm gasping for air and I'm treading water
F---------------C---------------G
I draw each breath from You
PRECHORUS
CHORUS
BRIDGE
Dm7---Dm7/C#---Dm7/C---G----Bb---F---Esus---E
CHORUS
Christian Jung and Brian Vargas
(c) 2002
F---C---G---Am-----F---C---G---Am
VERSE 1
F-----------C-----G----------------Am---------F---C-------G------------------Am
Some say that this would be easy but I know it's never been as hard
F-------------C------------G---------------Am
I'm trying to run when I can barely crawl
F-----------C-------------G
I find my strength in You
PRECHORUS
F-------------E-------F--------------------E
And I surrender, Lord, I give You my all
CHORUS
C---G--------F--------------G
I want to let go only to hold on to You
C---G--------F--------------G
I want to let go only to hold on to You
Am------G----------------F-----------------G
All the worries and strife and all the pain in this life
Am--G---------F
I want to let go
VERSE 2
F--------C-------------G----------------------Am
One day all of my questions will be answered
F----------C----------G--------------Am
Until then I'll believe in the unseen
F-------------------C--------G--------------Am
I'm gasping for air and I'm treading water
F---------------C---------------G
I draw each breath from You
PRECHORUS
CHORUS
BRIDGE
Dm7---Dm7/C#---Dm7/C---G----Bb---F---Esus---E
CHORUS
Friday, February 1, 2002
I'll Find My Way
I'LL FIND MY WAY
Christian Jung
(c) 2002
B---C#m---A------B---C#m---A
VERSE 1
C#m--A--B---------------C#m--A--------B---------E---E/Eb
I don't want to let You down, I'm giving up control
C#m--A--B---------------C#m--A----------E
I can't make it on my own, I'm letting go
PRECHORUS
A-----------C-----------------------D
If I walk away from You, You run after me
CHORUS
E-------------B---------------------C#m---------------------A
I'll find my way through the darkest of nights with You by my side
E-------------------B-----------------C#m------------------------A
I'll ride out the storm, but the weather looks clear whenever You're near
VERSE 2
C#m--A--B-------------------------------C#m--A--------B----------------E--E/Eb
You have walked down this road before, You know what I go through
C#m--A--B------------------------C#m--A-----------E
You have never failed to help me, to rescue me
PRECHORUS
A-------------C-------------------D
If I put my trust in You, You won't forsake me
CHORUS
CHORUS/TAG
E----------------B------------------C#m------------F#---------------A
I think of the day when every tear is wiped away from my eyes
A----------------B-----------E-------------------------------------F#
It's then I'll finally realize how short this stay's really been
F#---------------------------------A-------------B--------------------E
And that through thick and thin You'll help me find my way
E--------B-------------------E--------------B---------------------E
You'll help me find my way, You'll help me find my way
COMMENTARY:
Christian Jung
(c) 2002
B---C#m---A------B---C#m---A
VERSE 1
C#m--A--B---------------C#m--A--------B---------E---E/Eb
I don't want to let You down, I'm giving up control
C#m--A--B---------------C#m--A----------E
I can't make it on my own, I'm letting go
PRECHORUS
A-----------C-----------------------D
If I walk away from You, You run after me
CHORUS
E-------------B---------------------C#m---------------------A
I'll find my way through the darkest of nights with You by my side
E-------------------B-----------------C#m------------------------A
I'll ride out the storm, but the weather looks clear whenever You're near
VERSE 2
C#m--A--B-------------------------------C#m--A--------B----------------E--E/Eb
You have walked down this road before, You know what I go through
C#m--A--B------------------------C#m--A-----------E
You have never failed to help me, to rescue me
PRECHORUS
A-------------C-------------------D
If I put my trust in You, You won't forsake me
CHORUS
CHORUS/TAG
E----------------B------------------C#m------------F#---------------A
I think of the day when every tear is wiped away from my eyes
A----------------B-----------E-------------------------------------F#
It's then I'll finally realize how short this stay's really been
F#---------------------------------A-------------B--------------------E
And that through thick and thin You'll help me find my way
E--------B-------------------E--------------B---------------------E
You'll help me find my way, You'll help me find my way
COMMENTARY:
For much of this song I was doing the writing at Hillside Alliance Church, where I was one of the worship leaders for a few years. There are seasons that we go through, even as Christ-followers, that seem to be the darkest of nights. Yet with Christ by our side, He will guide us through those seasons. In fact, He is the Light that shines in the darkness. When we are hand in hand with our Savior, Jesus Christ, the darkness around us is forced to flee from us.
Sunday, April 1, 2001
Where The Wind Blows
WHERE THE WIND BLOWS
Christian Jung
(c) 2001
VERSE 1
F#---------------------------------------Em
Here I stand waiting for Your redemption
F#-----------------------------------Em
In this land of turmoil and confusion
PRECHORUS
B-----------E-----------------------------F#
But the wind blows through this town
B------------E-------------------A--------B
And the wind blows all around me
CHORUS
F#---------------D---------B
You are the same tomorrow, today and yesterday
F#-------------D---------------B--------------E
You never change, after all this time Your love still remains
VERSE 2
F#--------------------------Em
Here I am full of anticipation
F#-----------------------Em
In this land of instant gratification
PRECHORUS
CHORUS
BRIDGE
F#-----------------------G-----F#----G
Kisinieng en Ngen Sarawi
PRCHORUS
CHORUS
COMMENTARY:
Christian Jung
(c) 2001
VERSE 1
F#---------------------------------------Em
Here I stand waiting for Your redemption
F#-----------------------------------Em
In this land of turmoil and confusion
PRECHORUS
B-----------E-----------------------------F#
But the wind blows through this town
B------------E-------------------A--------B
And the wind blows all around me
CHORUS
F#---------------D---------B
You are the same tomorrow, today and yesterday
F#-------------D---------------B--------------E
You never change, after all this time Your love still remains
VERSE 2
F#--------------------------Em
Here I am full of anticipation
F#-----------------------Em
In this land of instant gratification
PRECHORUS
CHORUS
BRIDGE
F#-----------------------G-----F#----G
Kisinieng en Ngen Sarawi
PRCHORUS
CHORUS
COMMENTARY:
This song had it's beginings on the island of Pohnpei where we were missionaries. There was a time where we were responsible for pastoring two churches on the island. One church in the main town, Kolonia, which was a large cinder block building and the other church on the other side ofthe island in Madolenihmw. That church was local-style with no walls and built from mangrove logs and a tin roof. One day, while I was leading worship for our youth group in Madolenihmw, I began to sing the song, "Spirit Of The Living God." We were just having a time of spontaneous worship and I began to sing about the wind of the Holy Spirit. Just then a very strong wind began to blow violently in and around the church building, but no where else that we could see on the island. As I stopped singing about the wind of the Holy Spirit, the wind died out. Thinking it was just coincidence, I began to sing again about the wind of the Holy Spirit, and again, it became very windy only in and around the church. I could hardly believe it. Then when I quit singing about the wind of the Holy Spirit it died out again. I figured I would try it one more time and so I did, and as I sand, the wind of the Holy Spirit blew in and around that place of worship. The thing is, we had some new youth visiting who had never experienced the power of the true and living God. They had only experienced whatever limited power was practiced through black magic and witchcraft on the island. That day we all came away from that time of worship knowing that a miracle of God had taken place in that even the forces of nature changed in accordance to our worship of the Lord. Although I began to write this song in Micronesia, it has a very Middle Eastern and even Egyptian-type of feel. Ethnic music and beats truly moves me to inspiration in song writing.
Thursday, February 1, 2001
The Sacrifice Of Me
THE SACRIFICE OF ME
Christian Jung and Phil Jung
(c) 2001
VERSE 1
G------------------C------------------G------------------C
I want to tell You just how I feel, just how I feel inside
G----------------------------C---------Am-----------------------D
My heart is filled with gratitude, with a joy I cannot hide
G-----------------------C----------G---------------------------C
Every time that I think of You my problems fade away
G--------------------------C-----------Am-------------------------------D
And as Your love envelopes me I know everything will be okay
Am------------------------------D
I know everything will be okay
CHORUS
C----------------------G-----------------------------C
I'm crying out to You and calling out Your name
C-----------------Em-----------D/F#-----------------C
Jesus since I met You I've never been the same
C---------------------------G----------------------------C
My heart is laid wide open, I fall on bended knee
C-----------------Em-------D/F#------------G
I'm offering to You the sacrifice of me
VERSE 2
G----------------------------C----------G--------------------------C
I want to go to that quiet place where You and I can meet
G--------------------------C---------Am------------------------C
I'll give You all of my burdens and lay them at Your feet
G------------------------C--------------G----------------------C
I long to see You face to face, surrounded by Your light
G------------------------------C------------Am---------------------------------D
And as Your presence changes me I know everything will be alright
Am-----------------------------D
I know everything will be alright
CHORUS
D
KEY CHANGE/GUITAR SOLO
A-----D-----F#m----E----D---------------A-----D-----F#m----E----A
CHORUS
COMMENTARY:
Christian Jung and Phil Jung
(c) 2001
VERSE 1
G------------------C------------------G------------------C
I want to tell You just how I feel, just how I feel inside
G----------------------------C---------Am-----------------------D
My heart is filled with gratitude, with a joy I cannot hide
G-----------------------C----------G---------------------------C
Every time that I think of You my problems fade away
G--------------------------C-----------Am-------------------------------D
And as Your love envelopes me I know everything will be okay
Am------------------------------D
I know everything will be okay
CHORUS
C----------------------G-----------------------------C
I'm crying out to You and calling out Your name
C-----------------Em-----------D/F#-----------------C
Jesus since I met You I've never been the same
C---------------------------G----------------------------C
My heart is laid wide open, I fall on bended knee
C-----------------Em-------D/F#------------G
I'm offering to You the sacrifice of me
VERSE 2
G----------------------------C----------G--------------------------C
I want to go to that quiet place where You and I can meet
G--------------------------C---------Am------------------------C
I'll give You all of my burdens and lay them at Your feet
G------------------------C--------------G----------------------C
I long to see You face to face, surrounded by Your light
G------------------------------C------------Am---------------------------------D
And as Your presence changes me I know everything will be alright
Am-----------------------------D
I know everything will be alright
CHORUS
D
KEY CHANGE/GUITAR SOLO
A-----D-----F#m----E----D---------------A-----D-----F#m----E----A
CHORUS
COMMENTARY:
Starting writing the chorus of this song while installing hardwood floors in California. The part of the song that really hit me was the fact that we can offer our lives to God as a sacrifice. The Old Testament is full of imagery that paints the animal and blood sacrifices as central to the worship of Yahweh. This, of course, was fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ, as He was the Lamb of God slain from the foundation of the world. But we, as Christ-followers, can also offer ourselves as living sacrifices to God (Romans 12:2). I have heard it said that the problem with living sacrifices is that they keep crawling off the altar. In my life, I desire to lay my entire life on God's altar, and reckon my sinful nature as dead, and that the aroma that arises from this self-sacrifice would be pleasing to Yahweh.
Monday, May 1, 2000
All I Want Is You
ALL I WANT IS YOU
Christian Jung
(c) 2000
VERSE 1
Em----C-----------------G------------------D
Oh Lord, You are familiar with my ways
Em---------C------------G
There is none like You (None like You)
Em----C---------------------G-------------------D
Oh Lord, You count the number of my days
Em-----C----------D
I will follow You...'Cause I've fallen in love with You
CHORUS
G------C---------G
All I want is You (All I want is You)
G----------C--------Em-----D
And all I need is You, Lord
G---------------------C------------G---------------------------C
I've climbed the mountains and I've searched the deep
G---------D---------C
But all I want is You
VERSE 2
Em----C--------------------G---------------------D
Oh Lord, You are so awesome in this place
Em---------C-----------G
There is none like You (None like You)
Em-------C-------------------G-------------------D
I have come to lift my hands to You in praise
Em-----C--------D
I will honor You...for who You are and for all that You do
CHORUS
COMMENTARY:
Christian Jung
(c) 2000
VERSE 1
Em----C-----------------G------------------D
Oh Lord, You are familiar with my ways
Em---------C------------G
There is none like You (None like You)
Em----C---------------------G-------------------D
Oh Lord, You count the number of my days
Em-----C----------D
I will follow You...'Cause I've fallen in love with You
CHORUS
G------C---------G
All I want is You (All I want is You)
G----------C--------Em-----D
And all I need is You, Lord
G---------------------C------------G---------------------------C
I've climbed the mountains and I've searched the deep
G---------D---------C
But all I want is You
VERSE 2
Em----C--------------------G---------------------D
Oh Lord, You are so awesome in this place
Em---------C-----------G
There is none like You (None like You)
Em-------C-------------------G-------------------D
I have come to lift my hands to You in praise
Em-----C--------D
I will honor You...for who You are and for all that You do
CHORUS
COMMENTARY:
This is the only song that I completed while we were missionaries on the Island of Pohnpei in Micronesia. On the beautiful, tropical island of Pohnpei there is a landmark called, "Sokehs Rock" located right in front of "Sokehs Mountain." We took our youth group on a hike to the top of "Sokehs Mountain" where there is a breath-taking view of the entire island surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and the barrier reef, protecting the island itself from the crashing waves. This is the highest point in Pohnpei that we could climb. The water is a magnificent blue with shades of blue-green as the sun hits the various coral reefs. We would often go spear-fishing and snorkeling inside the barrier reef. But the best time to go spear-fishing in the coral reefs was at night because the fish would sleep in holes in the coral. We would take a flashlight in one hand and a Hawaiian-style spear in the other hand. We would literally search the deep for these sleeping rock fish that made delicious meals with rice and soy sauce. After seeing all of these wonders that God created, from the highest of mountains, to the deepest parts of the coral reefs, My heart still cries out that "All I want is You. All I need is You Lord."
Wednesday, December 1, 1999
Make Me Clean
MAKE ME CLEAN
Christian Jung and Phil Jung
(c) 1999
Drop D
VERSE 1
D-----------------------------------------G
Cover me in the shelter of Your wings
D-----------------------------------------G
Comfort me in the shadow of the cross
D---------------------------------------G
Call to me, I want to walk on water
D-------------------------------------G
Come to me, I'll run to You, Father
PRECHORUS
A-------------G
Lord, forgive me, I need You
CHORUS
D---------------A---------------------G
Make me clean through Your blood
G--------------Bm------A---------------D
I need Your touch I need Your love
VERSE 2
D----------------------------------------------G
Shelter me in the presence of Your love
D----------------------------------------G
Rain on me sweet mercy from above
D------------------------------------G
Find in me a spirit poor and broken
D----------------------------------G
Shine on me, down on me heaven
PRECHORUS
A-----------------G
Jesus set me free, I need You
CHORUS
D-------------A-----------------------G
Make me clean through Your blood
G------------Bm-------A
I need You touch, I need Your love
D----------A----------------------G
Make in me a heart that's new
G---------------Bm--------A--------D
A heart that longs to follow You
BRIDGE
G--------G--------G--------G
PRECHORUS
A------------G
Lord, forgive me
A----------------G
Jesus set me free, I need You
CHORUS
COMMENTARY:
Christian Jung and Phil Jung
(c) 1999
Drop D
VERSE 1
D-----------------------------------------G
Cover me in the shelter of Your wings
D-----------------------------------------G
Comfort me in the shadow of the cross
D---------------------------------------G
Call to me, I want to walk on water
D-------------------------------------G
Come to me, I'll run to You, Father
PRECHORUS
A-------------G
Lord, forgive me, I need You
CHORUS
D---------------A---------------------G
Make me clean through Your blood
G--------------Bm------A---------------D
I need Your touch I need Your love
VERSE 2
D----------------------------------------------G
Shelter me in the presence of Your love
D----------------------------------------G
Rain on me sweet mercy from above
D------------------------------------G
Find in me a spirit poor and broken
D----------------------------------G
Shine on me, down on me heaven
PRECHORUS
A-----------------G
Jesus set me free, I need You
CHORUS
D-------------A-----------------------G
Make me clean through Your blood
G------------Bm-------A
I need You touch, I need Your love
D----------A----------------------G
Make in me a heart that's new
G---------------Bm--------A--------D
A heart that longs to follow You
BRIDGE
G--------G--------G--------G
PRECHORUS
A------------G
Lord, forgive me
A----------------G
Jesus set me free, I need You
CHORUS
COMMENTARY:
This was the last song that I wrote while I was the worship leader in Modesto, California. The knowledge of my own sinfulness in the light of God's glory is so evident. Living in a fallen world and a society that seems to continue to drift away from God, we pick up a lot of dirt on a daily basis. I believe that a continual cleansing of our sin is a must. This is a song that cries out for God's forgiveness from sin; a song that cries out for a heart transplant. "Make Me Clean" is the first song on the album titled, "Make Me Clean." We released this album in Spring of 2003. It was recorded ad produced by my good friend Jonathan Johnson at The Orange Juice Factory in Fremont, California.
Thursday, April 1, 1999
Now More Than Ever
NOW MORE THAN EVER
Christian Jung
(c) 1999
VERSE 1
C - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dm7
You are the Son that brightens my day
Dm7 - - - F - - - - - - - - - - Am - - G
In every way I need Your mercy
C - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dm7
You are the Rock, I am the clay
Dm7 - - - - - F - - - - - - - - - - - Am - - G
Lord, will I pray for You to change me
PRECHORUS
Bb - - - - - - - - - G
I give You my heart
Bb - - - - - - - - - - G
I give You my adoration
CHORUS
C - C/B - - Am - - - - - - G - - - - - - F
I love You, Lord and I need You now more than ever
F - - - - - - - - G
I'm gonna praise You forever
C - C/B - - Am - - - - - - G - - - - - - F
I love You, Lord and I need You now more than ever
F - - - - - - - G - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - C
I'm gonna worship You with all of my heart
VERSE 2
C - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dm7
You are the fire burning within
Dm7 - - - - - F - - - - - - - - Am - - G
Take all my sin away, forgive me
C - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dm7
You are my strength, You are my shield
Dm7 - - - - - F - - - - - - - - - - Am - - G
Lord will I yield my life completely
PRECHORUS
CHORUS
Christian Jung
(c) 1999
VERSE 1
C - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dm7
You are the Son that brightens my day
Dm7 - - - F - - - - - - - - - - Am - - G
In every way I need Your mercy
C - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dm7
You are the Rock, I am the clay
Dm7 - - - - - F - - - - - - - - - - - Am - - G
Lord, will I pray for You to change me
PRECHORUS
Bb - - - - - - - - - G
I give You my heart
Bb - - - - - - - - - - G
I give You my adoration
CHORUS
C - C/B - - Am - - - - - - G - - - - - - F
I love You, Lord and I need You now more than ever
F - - - - - - - - G
I'm gonna praise You forever
C - C/B - - Am - - - - - - G - - - - - - F
I love You, Lord and I need You now more than ever
F - - - - - - - G - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - C
I'm gonna worship You with all of my heart
VERSE 2
C - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dm7
You are the fire burning within
Dm7 - - - - - F - - - - - - - - Am - - G
Take all my sin away, forgive me
C - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dm7
You are my strength, You are my shield
Dm7 - - - - - F - - - - - - - - - - Am - - G
Lord will I yield my life completely
PRECHORUS
CHORUS
Monday, March 1, 1999
Hallelujah, Lord You Reign
HALLELUJAH, LORD YOU REIGN
Christian Jung and Phil Jung
(c) 1999
VERSE 1
Bm - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G
You calm the oceans, You part the seas
Em - - - - - - - - Asus - - A - - - - Bm - - - - - - - - A
You pour Your Spirit out on the dry and thirsty land
Bm - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G
You paint the heavens, You fill the skies
Em - - - - - - - Asus - - A - - Bm - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G - - - - - - - Asus - - A
You hold the world in the palm of Your hand, in the palm of Your hand
CHORUS
D - - D/C# - - Bm - - Bm/A
Hallelujah, Lord You reign
Bm/A - - - - G - - - - - - - - - - D/F# - - - - - - - - Em - - - - - - Asus - - A
Let all the earth shout Your praises and the heaven's proclaim
D - - D/C# - - Bm - - Bm/A
Hallelujah, Lord You reign
Bm/A - - - G - - - - - - - - A - - - - - - - - - - - - - Bm
Let everything that has breath praise Your name
VERSE 2
Bm - - - - - - - - - - - - - G
You heal the broken, You seek the outcast
Em - - - - - - - - Asus - - A - - - - - - - Bm - - - - - - - - - - - A
You pour Your love out through the pure and spotless Lamb
Bm - - - - - - - - - - - - - G
You live within us and breath upon us
Em - - - - - - - - - Asus - - A - - Bm - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G - - - - - - - Asus - - A
You hold Your people in the palm of Your hand, in the palm of Your hand
Christian Jung and Phil Jung
(c) 1999
VERSE 1
Bm - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G
You calm the oceans, You part the seas
Em - - - - - - - - Asus - - A - - - - Bm - - - - - - - - A
You pour Your Spirit out on the dry and thirsty land
Bm - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G
You paint the heavens, You fill the skies
Em - - - - - - - Asus - - A - - Bm - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G - - - - - - - Asus - - A
You hold the world in the palm of Your hand, in the palm of Your hand
CHORUS
D - - D/C# - - Bm - - Bm/A
Hallelujah, Lord You reign
Bm/A - - - - G - - - - - - - - - - D/F# - - - - - - - - Em - - - - - - Asus - - A
Let all the earth shout Your praises and the heaven's proclaim
D - - D/C# - - Bm - - Bm/A
Hallelujah, Lord You reign
Bm/A - - - G - - - - - - - - A - - - - - - - - - - - - - Bm
Let everything that has breath praise Your name
VERSE 2
Bm - - - - - - - - - - - - - G
You heal the broken, You seek the outcast
Em - - - - - - - - Asus - - A - - - - - - - Bm - - - - - - - - - - - A
You pour Your love out through the pure and spotless Lamb
Bm - - - - - - - - - - - - - G
You live within us and breath upon us
Em - - - - - - - - - Asus - - A - - Bm - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G - - - - - - - Asus - - A
You hold Your people in the palm of Your hand, in the palm of Your hand
Monday, February 1, 1999
Strength To Carry On
STRENGTH TO CARRY ON
Christian Jung
(c) 1999
D - - E - - G - - A - - - D - - E - - G - - A
VERSE 1
D - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G - - - D - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G
You wash me when I am dirty, You pick me up when I fall
D - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G - - - - - - - - - - - - - - D - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G
You wrap Your arms around my broken soul, You hear me when I call
CHORUS
D - - - - - - - - - - E - - - - - - - - - G
Give me the strength to carry on
G - - - - - - A
For this journey seems so long
D - - - - - - - - - E - - - - - - - - - - G
The narrow road is steeper still
G - - - - - - - A
I need the strength to do Your will
VERSE 2
D - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G - - - - D - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G
You feed me when I am hngry, You give me drink when I thirst
D - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G - - - - - - - - - - - - D - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G
You give me grace when I deserve Your wrath, You love me at my worst
CHORUS
BRIDGE
G - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A
And though my foot may give way
A - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G
Your always there by my side
G - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A
You show me mercy each day
A - - - - - - - - - - - - - D - - E - - G - - A
In You alone I confide
CHORUS
Christian Jung
(c) 1999
D - - E - - G - - A - - - D - - E - - G - - A
VERSE 1
D - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G - - - D - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G
You wash me when I am dirty, You pick me up when I fall
D - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G - - - - - - - - - - - - - - D - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G
You wrap Your arms around my broken soul, You hear me when I call
CHORUS
D - - - - - - - - - - E - - - - - - - - - G
Give me the strength to carry on
G - - - - - - A
For this journey seems so long
D - - - - - - - - - E - - - - - - - - - - G
The narrow road is steeper still
G - - - - - - - A
I need the strength to do Your will
VERSE 2
D - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G - - - - D - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G
You feed me when I am hngry, You give me drink when I thirst
D - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G - - - - - - - - - - - - D - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G
You give me grace when I deserve Your wrath, You love me at my worst
CHORUS
BRIDGE
G - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A
And though my foot may give way
A - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G
Your always there by my side
G - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A
You show me mercy each day
A - - - - - - - - - - - - - D - - E - - G - - A
In You alone I confide
CHORUS
Tuesday, December 1, 1998
Jesus Draw Us Near
JESUS DRAW US NEAR
Christian Jung
(c) 1998
VERSE 1
A - - A/Eb - - - - - - A - - A/Eb - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - D
Draw us closer to You, teach us what we should do
D - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A - - A/Eb
Your voice we long to hear
A - - A/Eb - - - - - - - - A - - A/Eb - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - D
Your presence is so sweet, our needs You always meet
D - - - - - - - - - - A - -A/Eb
Jesus draw us near
PRECHORUS
C - - - - - - - D - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A - - A/Eb
We lift our hands and give You praise
C - - - - - - - D - - - - - - - - - - - Esus - - - - E
We lift our hearts and offer thanks to You
VERSE 2
A - - A/Eb - - - - - - A - - A/Eb - - - - - - - - - - - - D
Draw us to Your side, in Your shadow we hide
D - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A - - A/Eb
Your message is so clear
A - - A/Eb - - - - - - - - - A - - A/Eb - - - - - - - - - - - - D
You gave Your life for me, You died to set me free
D - - - - - - - - - - A - - A/Eb
Jesus draw us near
PRECHORUS
CHORUS
G - - - - - - D - - - - - - - - Em - - - - - - C
Draw us closer to the fire of Your Spirit, Lord
G - - - - - D - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - C
Let our hearts burn for more of You
G - - - - - - D - - - - - - - - Em - - - - - - C
Draw us closer to the fire of Your Spirit, Lord
G - - - - - D - - - - - - - - - - - - - C - - - - A - - A/Eb
Let our lives shine brightly, too, for You
VERSE 3
A - - A/Eb - - - - - - - - A - - A/Eb - - - - - - - - - - - - D
Draw us to Your throne, our lives are not our own
D - - - - - - - - - - A - - A/Eb
We bow in holy fear
A - - A/Eb - - - - - - - - - - - A - - A/Eb - - - - - - - - - - - - - - D
We stand in awe of Your grace and gaze into Your face
D - - - - - - - - - - A - - A/Eb
Jesus draw us near
PRECHORUS
CHORUS
Christian Jung
(c) 1998
VERSE 1
A - - A/Eb - - - - - - A - - A/Eb - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - D
Draw us closer to You, teach us what we should do
D - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A - - A/Eb
Your voice we long to hear
A - - A/Eb - - - - - - - - A - - A/Eb - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - D
Your presence is so sweet, our needs You always meet
D - - - - - - - - - - A - -A/Eb
Jesus draw us near
PRECHORUS
C - - - - - - - D - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A - - A/Eb
We lift our hands and give You praise
C - - - - - - - D - - - - - - - - - - - Esus - - - - E
We lift our hearts and offer thanks to You
VERSE 2
A - - A/Eb - - - - - - A - - A/Eb - - - - - - - - - - - - D
Draw us to Your side, in Your shadow we hide
D - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A - - A/Eb
Your message is so clear
A - - A/Eb - - - - - - - - - A - - A/Eb - - - - - - - - - - - - D
You gave Your life for me, You died to set me free
D - - - - - - - - - - A - - A/Eb
Jesus draw us near
PRECHORUS
CHORUS
G - - - - - - D - - - - - - - - Em - - - - - - C
Draw us closer to the fire of Your Spirit, Lord
G - - - - - D - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - C
Let our hearts burn for more of You
G - - - - - - D - - - - - - - - Em - - - - - - C
Draw us closer to the fire of Your Spirit, Lord
G - - - - - D - - - - - - - - - - - - - C - - - - A - - A/Eb
Let our lives shine brightly, too, for You
VERSE 3
A - - A/Eb - - - - - - - - A - - A/Eb - - - - - - - - - - - - D
Draw us to Your throne, our lives are not our own
D - - - - - - - - - - A - - A/Eb
We bow in holy fear
A - - A/Eb - - - - - - - - - - - A - - A/Eb - - - - - - - - - - - - - - D
We stand in awe of Your grace and gaze into Your face
D - - - - - - - - - - A - - A/Eb
Jesus draw us near
PRECHORUS
CHORUS
Thursday, August 1, 1996
You Gave Your Life For Me
YOU GAVE YOUR LIFE FOR ME
Christian Jung and Leah Jung
(c) 1996
CHORUS
E - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A - - B - - - - - - - - - - - - - E
You gave Your life for me so I give my life to You
C#m - - - - - - - F#m - - B - - - - - - - - - E
Take all that I have and all that I am, too
E - - - - - - - - A - - - B - - - - - - - - - - - - E
In all of my ways please help me to be
C#m - - - - - - - - - - F#m - -B - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A - - E
A reflection of You, Lord, for the whole world to see
COMMENTARY:
Christian Jung and Leah Jung
(c) 1996
CHORUS
E - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A - - B - - - - - - - - - - - - - E
You gave Your life for me so I give my life to You
C#m - - - - - - - F#m - - B - - - - - - - - - E
Take all that I have and all that I am, too
E - - - - - - - - A - - - B - - - - - - - - - - - - E
In all of my ways please help me to be
C#m - - - - - - - - - - F#m - -B - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A - - E
A reflection of You, Lord, for the whole world to see
COMMENTARY:
My wife and I were Bible College students in Rancho Palos Verdes, California when we sat down together and wrote this very simple chorus. In this song comes the thought that if Jesus gave His life for us, the very least we can do is give our life for Him. Our heart is that Christ will continue to mold and make us into the people He has designed us to be and that we would reflect His glory to the world around us.
Monday, August 1, 1994
Missionary Song
MISSIONARY SONG
Christian Jung
(c) 1994
G - C - G - C
VERSE 1
G - - - - -C - - - - - -G - - - - - - - C
Go and tell them good news of Him.
G - - -C - - - - - - -G - - - - C
I will make you fishers of men.
CHORUS
Em - - - - -C - -G - - - - -D - - Em - - - - - C - - G - - - - - D
Here am I, Lord send me. Touch my lips, hear my plea.
Em - - - C - - G - - - - - - D - - Em - - - - - C - - - G - - - - - - -D
Open eyes, let them see. Break their hearts, set souls free.
VERSE 2
G - - - - C - - - - - - G - - - - - C
Lift up your eyes, harvest is white.
G - - - - C - - - - G - - - - - C
You are to be the salt and light.
CHORUS
BRIDGE
C - E7 - Am - F - C - E7 - Am - D7 - G - C - G - C
VERSE 3
G - - - - - C - - - - - - G - - - - C
No time to spare, the end is near.
G - - - - - C - - - - G - - - - C
But first every nation must hear.
CHORUS
Christian Jung
(c) 1994
G - C - G - C
VERSE 1
G - - - - -C - - - - - -G - - - - - - - C
Go and tell them good news of Him.
G - - -C - - - - - - -G - - - - C
I will make you fishers of men.
CHORUS
Em - - - - -C - -G - - - - -D - - Em - - - - - C - - G - - - - - D
Here am I, Lord send me. Touch my lips, hear my plea.
Em - - - C - - G - - - - - - D - - Em - - - - - C - - - G - - - - - - -D
Open eyes, let them see. Break their hearts, set souls free.
VERSE 2
G - - - - C - - - - - - G - - - - - C
Lift up your eyes, harvest is white.
G - - - - C - - - - G - - - - - C
You are to be the salt and light.
CHORUS
BRIDGE
C - E7 - Am - F - C - E7 - Am - D7 - G - C - G - C
VERSE 3
G - - - - - C - - - - - - G - - - - C
No time to spare, the end is near.
G - - - - - C - - - - G - - - - C
But first every nation must hear.
CHORUS
COMMENTARY:
I was 20 years old and on my second short-term missions trip, this time to Croatia when I wrote this song, my first ever original worship song. It is ironic that the first song that came from my heart was about one of the clsest things to my heart, the great commission. It is very simple and for the most part, straight out of Scripture. My brother, Phil and I recorded this song in 1995. I was able to share this song at Shoreline Christian Fellowship in San Leandro, California, where my dad was the pastor after I returned from my missions trip. I was able to share this song a few years ago as well at Calavary Chapel in Tigard, Oregon when one of our friends was holding a fund-raiser for her missions trip to Nigeria.
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