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Home Song Arrangements Christ the Lord Is Risen Today Music

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today Music

March 23, 2016 By admin 33 Comments

Here is a guitar arrangement of ‘Christ The Lord Is Risen Today’ that I made for you. Resurrection Sunday is my favorite holiday!  The video lesson is posted here. The music is also available free from the form below. Just fill in your first name and email address and we’ll send it right out. If you would like to continue to receive help from us, check the ‘newsletter’ box and will send out lots of tips for playing the guitar and a free chart of chords too.

‘Christ The Lord Is Risen Today’ was one of the first songs written by Charles Wesley. He wrote it one year after his conversion to Christianity. What a huge blessing this man is to the body of Christ down through the centuries! This song was written and sung in the 1700s. It is loved as much today as when it was first written. I praise God for all His songwriters new and old that help us to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ!!

If He was raised and He was. Then, we will also be raised as He promised.

Christ The Lord Is Risen Today

Get the music free here:

The evidence of Christ’s birth and resurrection are immense. I find it refreshing to see such fine minds like Josh McDowell, Francis Schaeffer, CS Lewis, Ravi Zacharias, and others that came to the Bible as skeptics. Then, when they really studied it became not only Christians but they all wrote books in defense of the faith.

I recently posted a video about many of the prophecies of Jesus in the Old Testament. It’s called 300 Prophesies Fulfilled by Jesus.

May the fact of Christ’s resurrection bring you great joy through every day of our lives here! He Has Risen! Because He lives there is hope for today and a wonderful future ahead.

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Comments

  1. laura mock says

    April 23, 2011 at 5:15 pm

    My first nephew was born today. He will probably pass away today or tomorrow. Knowing that he is going straight into the arms of a resurrected Savior makes it a lot easier. Thanks for the chord chart. The timing is great.

    Reply
    • jeanw says

      April 23, 2011 at 5:24 pm

      Laura, the resurrection of Christ does take the sting out of losing a loved one in this life. May our God comfort you and your family, unless there is a miracle healing. With Love, Jean

      Reply
  2. nolajeanne says

    April 23, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    Thank you Jean! This is wonderful. I’m Praise and Worsip leader in my church.
    I lead mostly from guitar. Was looking for something different. I’m going to print it
    and practice it right now!
    Joyfully Praisin’ HIM,
    nolajeanne

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    • jeanw says

      April 23, 2011 at 5:32 pm

      Fantastic! I’m so glad you can use the song. I’m hoping to get a video lesson up soon too. Maybe after lunch.

      Reply
  3. John says

    April 23, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    I’ve played this and similar arrangements which are directly translated from piano music. When I am singing, I prefer to leave the transitional elements [the moving bass /chords and many of the 7ths and sus chords] out of the arrangement. These chords make sense if played strictly as a guitar solo but they can become redundant as an accompaniment to singing. In addition they will slow the musician’s progress when he is leading others in song. Most guitar accompanists will find a more simplified I IV V structure less impeding to their song leadership. My worship music opportunities do not come with extensive practice times allotted. Most often it is a “here are the songs – now go lead the people” type of situation. Oh, that we would have the opportunity to practice adequately for each song as befitting the honoring of our Lord and King. Human nature yet erodes even this sacred enterprise.

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    • jeanw says

      April 23, 2011 at 5:45 pm

      Thanks for your comments John. I looked at some of the online arrangements and chords didn’t sound right with the music. This is an arrangement I made last night. You certainly can play it with just the I IV and V, if that’s your preference.

      Reply
  4. Harry Brotzman Jr says

    April 24, 2011 at 12:17 am

    Wow what a great action you did. !!!
    Reverse. ..m!!! Some day.

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    • jeanw says

      April 24, 2011 at 5:35 am

      Thanks Harry. Good to hear from you. Blessings in HIM.

      Reply
  5. Ramon Ortiz Colon says

    April 24, 2011 at 12:34 am

    Jean, I want to thank you so much. My daughter was operated from breast cancer on January 31, and all the test shows that her blood is clean. Your message and her news came in very handy and very inspiring. Thank you and Lord for this wounderful news. I will contact you later on since I am still making frequent trips to NYC. Ramon Ortiz

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    • jeanw says

      April 24, 2011 at 5:34 am

      Hallelujah! Fantastic news about your daughter. Glad to hear this Ramon!

      Reply
  6. Patricia Renderos says

    April 24, 2011 at 6:41 am

    Thank you very much Jean, for this song I will try and hope I can play it in my church. I will let you know how it goes. God bless

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    • jeanw says

      April 24, 2011 at 4:49 pm

      Fantastic Patricia! Keep me posted. Love and Blessings, Jean

      Reply
  7. Saw Mu Ler says

    April 24, 2011 at 9:37 am

    Dear Teacher Jean,
    Thank you so much for your song for easter.May our Lord bless you and your guitar class richly forever, Amen.

    With thanks and Best wishes,
    Saw Mu Ler

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    • jeanw says

      April 24, 2011 at 4:51 pm

      Blessings to you too Saw Mu Ler. Good to hear from you again. Blessings in HIM, Jean

      Reply
  8. Dennis Coop says

    April 24, 2011 at 10:54 am

    Thanks, Jean,
    I don’t always respond, but I always read your posts. My students love just about every arrangement of Resurrection music available as Easter nears…ranging from the lively chorus, “He’s Alive,” learned at a youth camp 35 years ago, to the “Celebrate Life anthem, “He Is Alive” by Buryl Red and Ragan Courtney and the Don Francisco, “He’s Alive,” performed on UTube by a host of singers…seems to say something about the significant boost this message gives to life. Thanks again for your work.

    Dennis

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    • jeanw says

      April 24, 2011 at 4:53 pm

      Thanks Dennis. I love all of those songs too! The resurrection of Christ is the cornerstone of our faith! Blessings, Jean

      Reply
  9. Dennis Coop says

    April 24, 2011 at 11:11 am

    Jean,
    Thanks for your ongoing allusion to homeschoolers. I teach quite a few of them, and right now I’m enjoying introducing some of them to the mountain dulcimer…leads right into the needed applied elementary theory.

    If you ever happen to visit Arkansas, be sure to include a visit to Mountain View and enjoy sitting on the square all night with different groups of folk musicians playing and singing great varieities of folk music.

    Dennis

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    • jeanw says

      April 24, 2011 at 4:54 pm

      Sounds wonderful! Thanks Dennis.

      Reply
  10. michael says

    April 24, 2011 at 7:01 pm

    absolutely inspirational!!

    Reply
  11. Christine Pikisa says

    April 25, 2011 at 12:49 pm

    Thanks Jean for the arrangement. Iam trying to improve on my guitering since we have began a monthly praise and prayer session at our church. till lately my fellow worship leaders played for me as i sang but they are not always present so i now want to earn how to effectively play and lead the people in worship and praise. And i hopeful that with your help i will make it. I also want to be able to write new songs to bless the congregation with every now and then and improving will make this a lot easier. Thank you for the good work and God bless you always. Oh, this has been my first easter with my new baby girl, Abigael Makayla. Glory to God!

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    • jeanw says

      April 25, 2011 at 5:36 pm

      How precious! And how wonderful for little Abigael to be raised in a house with praise. Maybe she will be a musician one day. Blessings, Jean

      Reply
  12. Dennis Coop says

    March 16, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    Jean, Good job. I’m all for making guitar accompaniments as interesting as possible. I often offer my students options…I IV V7 ETC., or alternate chord formations, barre chords, etc., just to make the playing and the listening more interesting…and I love songs that make brief key changes as this one does…again, more interesting, and excellent teaching opportunities.

    Thanks for your work.

    Dennis

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    • jeanw says

      March 19, 2012 at 3:38 am

      Thanks Dennis! There are definitely many ways to arrange any song!

      Reply
  13. Anita "Neets" Crane says

    March 16, 2012 at 1:32 pm

    I started playing guitar about 4 years ago at age 66, shortly before my younger brother died. It
    was so therapeutic for me to play and to write songs. This December I also lost my twin brother to cancer and I feel so empty, but then, I pick up my guitar and write another song. I love to play and sing songs of worship for my husband (as he does not go to church), but he loves when I sing about Jesus. I know this is bringing him closer to the fold. This is certainly a gift from our Heavenly Father, even though I struggle with my skills at guitar and keep working at it and improve each day I find the experience joyful. Both my brothers were wonderful guitar players and I hope some day to share this joy with them. Picking away in the mountains of Utah.
    Neets Crane

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    • jeanw says

      March 19, 2012 at 3:43 am

      Wow Anita! That’s so beautiful that you’re blessing your husband with these new songs! I’ve actually had people email me that they wanted to learn to play but thought starting at 30, 40, 50, etc, was too old. It is never too old and here you are shine as a perfect example of someone who started playing the guitar in her ‘later’ years and even ‘writing’ songs!!! You are a true inspiration! blessings, Jean

      Reply
  14. Dennis Coop says

    March 16, 2012 at 1:39 pm

    Jean,
    An old hymn sung at my boyhood church every Resurrection Sunday was “He Lives.” A bit difficult to sing, but a triumphant song leaving the singers with a sense of joy. It affords the guitar accompanist some delightful movement, and affords the instructor a wonderful illustration of “interesting” variation in the harmonization.

    Thank you for reminding me how close Resurrection Sunday is. It is a little early around the house of us old retired folks this morning, but I think I’ll get my guitar out as soon as I post this comment.

    Dennis

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    • jeanw says

      March 19, 2012 at 3:43 am

      I love that song too! And…. yes HE LIVES!!

      Reply
  15. Buddy says

    March 16, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    When I first looked at the chords I was blown away by how many I don’t know. Then I looked at the diagram and realized they are all easier than the F chord. I have not been successful finding a picking pattern for “Why Me Lord”. Any suggestions so that I can play it by Easter? God bless and thank you.

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    • jeanw says

      March 19, 2012 at 3:52 am

      Hi Buddy. Yes, that’s a beautiful song. It’s sounds like a ‘I, IV, V’ song so something like G, C and D7 would probably work. If you so a search you’ll probably find the chords.

      Reply
  16. Patty says

    January 10, 2014 at 5:09 pm

    Hello Jean, I have been with you many years and enjoy your emails. I see you have a newsletter now. Can you please send it? My Mom passed and I had to move so I am behind on my music. I have a new home in a different city and I go to Christ is Risen church. You can see that this site caught my eye. I mostly play piano and keyboard but I need to get back to the guitar. I am still unpacking, but music is finally something I can do again. Thank you for all you do for us and GOD bless you. (old email was patty@wellwaterguide.com that is now http://www.wellguide.net. I help people with well water issues. I now use the iserve email.) Patty

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    • admin says

      January 17, 2014 at 6:51 am

      Sorry to hear about your mom! Blessings to you with your music and water business. Patty, I’m seeing you in the Newsletter list now. Blessings, Jean

      Reply
  17. Darlene Mueller says

    April 17, 2019 at 10:45 pm

    Hi Jean,
    Do you have anything on changing chord in a smooth way, especially from a c chord to a g chord.

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    • admin says

      April 27, 2019 at 10:53 pm

      I talk about that in the lessons. It’s always better to get the bass of a chord down first. It seems like it would slow it down, but if you get the bass down that gives you another second to put the rest of the fingers down. You can also practice changing just part of the chord and add more fingers as it gets faster.

      Reply

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