Intro (Guitar only) (Low E string hums like a heartbeat; gentle fingerpicked blues riff — slow, spacious.) Lead guitar sets a mood of quiet awe. Verse 1 – Soft, Trembling I stand all amazed at the love Jesus offers me, Confused by the grace that so fully He proffers me. I tremble to know that for me He was crucified, That for me, a sinner, He suffered, He bled, and died. (Soft bend on the final “died,” let it hang before the refrain.) Refrain – Whispered Soul Oh, it is wonderful — that He should care for me. Enough to die for me… Oh, it is wonderful — Wonderful to me. (Light, sliding guitar melody echoes each line — tender, unhurried.) Verse 2 – Slow Build, More Gravel in the Voice I marvel He’d come from His throne divine, To rescue a soul so rebellious, so proud as mine. That He would extend His great love unto such as I, Sufficient to own, to redeem, to justify. (Slightly stronger vocal on “justify,” guitar swells with a slow blues run.) Refrain – More Conviction Oh, it is wonderful — that He should care for me. Enough to die for me… Oh, it is wonderful — Wonderful to me. (Guitar fills with slow bends like sighs — leave space for breath and emotion.) Verse 3 – Deeply Felt, Near Whisper I think of His hands, pierced and bleeding to pay the debt. Such mercy, such love, can I ever forget? No — I will praise and adore at His mercy seat, ‘Til I kneel at His throne, and bow at His feet. (A slow descending blues line — like a prayer falling to its knees.) Final Refrain – Soulful Resolve Oh, it is wonderful — that He should care for me. Enough to die for me… Oh, it is wonderful, So wonderful to me. (Hold the final “me” with gentle vibrato — let the tone fade naturally.) Outro (Guitar Only) Soft sustained E major chord — then a final slide up the neck, fading like the last prayer of the night.
