Cornerstone

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TobyMac feat. Zach Williams verified

Key: A

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Intro]
[A]

[A]You ready, man?
[A]Okay, yeah
[A]Lookin' out my [A]window, feelin' the crescendo
[A]Sunset on [A]a quiet sea
[A]Sitting with the ones [A]that I'll forever love
[A]We're waitin' on [A]a flash of green
[A]And even when the [A]nights got cold (got cold)
[A]You have always held [A]me close (me close)
[A]You're the only rock that [A]I could ever stand on
[A]You're the only [A]one for me
[A]The sun goes up, [A]the sun comes down
[A]This old world [A]keeps spinnin' 'round
[A]I'm here travelin' down [A]this long and winding road
[A]Seasons come, [A]the seasons go
[A]They take me high, [A]then leave me low
[A]But I'm still standin' on [A]the only rock I know
[A]You're my cornerstone
[A]Oh, oh, oh, no matter [A]where I go, my cornerstone
[A]Bible by my bedside, [A]sweatin' through a long night
[A]Wrestling the [A]hounds of shame
[A]Tryna turn the hands [A]back on a troublin' past
[A]Every move I [A]make's in vain
[A]But even in [A]the shifting winds
[A]You are who [A]You've always been
[A]You're the only rock that [A]I could ever stand on
[A]Through it [A]all You remain
[A]The sun goes up, [A]the sun comes down
[A]This old world [A]keeps spinnin' 'round
[A]I'm here travelin' down [A]this long and winding road
[A](This winding road)
[A]The seasons come, [A]the seasons go
[A]They take me high, [A]then leave me low
[A]But I'm still standing on [A]the only rock I know
[A]You're my cornerstone
[A]Oh, oh, oh, no matter [A]where I go, my cornerstone
[A]Oh, oh, oh, no [A]matter where I go
[A]Mr. Zach Williams
[A]On Christ, the [A]solid rock I'm standin'
[A]All of the [A]ground is sinkin' sand
[A]On Christ, the [A]solid rock I'm standin'
[A]All of the [A]ground is sinkin' sand
[A]On Christ, the [A]solid rock I'm standin'
[A]Yes, oh, Lord
[A]You're the only one that [A]I would build my life on
[A]Through it [A]all you remain
[A]The sun goes up, [A]the sun comes down
[A]This old world [A]keeps spinnin' around
[A]And I'm here travelin' down [A]this long and winding road
[A]Seasons come, [A]seasons go
[A]I've been high, [A]and I've been low
[A]But I'm standing on [A]the only rock I know
[A]You're my cornerstone
[A]Oh, no matter where [A]I go, my cornerstone
[A]Oh, no matter [A]where I go
[A]The sun goes up [A]and the sun comes down
[A]And I'll be on my rock, [A]on this solid rock, oh yeah
[A]You are the only [A]rock I stand on

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key A (A Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 4 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Cornerstone by TobyMac is played in the key of A. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: A (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti F#m (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti E (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti D (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Cornerstone by TobyMac: sounding in A without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in A (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open chords (A) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from A to G requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – vi – V – IV

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

A F#m E D

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

This song focuses on a minimalist 4-chord foundation.

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key A Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key A Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of A without a capo.

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piano Chord Family A

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of A. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I A Tonic

ii Bm Supertonic

iii C#m Mediant

IV D Subdominant

V E Dominant

vi F#m Submediant

vii° G#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 4 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (F#m)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: A • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – vi – V – IV • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Cornerstone (TobyMac)?

To play the Easy Chords for Cornerstone, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Cornerstone?

The original recording key for Cornerstone by TobyMac is A. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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[Intro]
[A]

[A]You ready, man?
[A]Okay, yeah
[A]Lookin' out my [A]window, feelin' the crescendo
[A]Sunset on [A]a quiet sea
[A]Sitting with the ones [A]that I'll forever love
[A]We're waitin' on [A]a flash of green
[A]And even when the [A]nights got cold (got cold)
[A]You have always held [A]me close (me close)
[A]You're the only rock that [A]I could ever stand on
[A]You're the only [A]one for me
[A]The sun goes up, [A]the sun comes down
[A]This old world [A]keeps spinnin' 'round
[A]I'm here travelin' down [A]this long and winding road
[A]Seasons come, [A]the seasons go
[A]They take me high, [A]then leave me low
[A]But I'm still standin' on [A]the only rock I know
[A]You're my cornerstone
[A]Oh, oh, oh, no matter [A]where I go, my cornerstone
[A]Bible by my bedside, [A]sweatin' through a long night
[A]Wrestling the [A]hounds of shame
[A]Tryna turn the hands [A]back on a troublin' past
[A]Every move I [A]make's in vain
[A]But even in [A]the shifting winds
[A]You are who [A]You've always been
[A]You're the only rock that [A]I could ever stand on
[A]Through it [A]all You remain
[A]The sun goes up, [A]the sun comes down
[A]This old world [A]keeps spinnin' 'round
[A]I'm here travelin' down [A]this long and winding road
[A](This winding road)
[A]The seasons come, [A]the seasons go
[A]They take me high, [A]then leave me low
[A]But I'm still standing on [A]the only rock I know
[A]You're my cornerstone
[A]Oh, oh, oh, no matter [A]where I go, my cornerstone
[A]Oh, oh, oh, no [A]matter where I go
[A]Mr. Zach Williams
[A]On Christ, the [A]solid rock I'm standin'
[A]All of the [A]ground is sinkin' sand
[A]On Christ, the [A]solid rock I'm standin'
[A]All of the [A]ground is sinkin' sand
[A]On Christ, the [A]solid rock I'm standin'
[A]Yes, oh, Lord
[A]You're the only one that [A]I would build my life on
[A]Through it [A]all you remain
[A]The sun goes up, [A]the sun comes down
[A]This old world [A]keeps spinnin' around
[A]And I'm here travelin' down [A]this long and winding road
[A]Seasons come, [A]seasons go
[A]I've been high, [A]and I've been low
[A]But I'm standing on [A]the only rock I know
[A]You're my cornerstone
[A]Oh, no matter where [A]I go, my cornerstone
[A]Oh, no matter [A]where I go
[A]The sun goes up [A]and the sun comes down
[A]And I'll be on my rock, [A]on this solid rock, oh yeah
[A]You are the only [A]rock I stand on