Jesus came to earth and gave up his life voluntarily for you and me in obedience to His Father. The Son of God who loved me and gave Himself for me.
You didn't have to die for me © Robert Young

YOU DIDN´T HAVE TO DIE FOR ME 04.01.2006 © Robert Young
(Capo 4)
G Am7 D G
Lord, You didn't have to leave the glory above;
Em C D
You didn't have to leave your Father's side.
G Am7 D G
You didn't have to come to earth to show the Father's love;
Am7 D G
You didn't have to come to die;

G Am7 D G
You didn't have to come, take on human form;
Em C D
You didn't have to share our tears and pain.
G Am7 D G
You didn't have to come to earth, be in a manger born.
Am7 D G
You didn't have to bear our blame;

C C G
But You said "Father, not my will, but Your will be done."
C D
12 legions of angels would come at His command,
G D C G
But You said "Father, not my will, but Your will be done."
D C G
Love was your motive, your love to the Father and your love for man.

G Am7 D G
You didn't have to let them take you away;
Em C D
You didn't have to wear a crown of thorns.
G Am7 D G
You didn't have to let soldiers whip you on that day.
Am7 D G
You didn't have to bear their scorn;

G Am7 D G
You didn't have to bear the cross to Ca