In 2010 I had the beautiful privilege of participating in a collaborative work with Mrs. Batya Wootten, cofounder of ARI (Alliance Redeemed Israel) and pioneer of the Hebraic Roots movement, long before it had a name. I was honored and humbled to be part of such an inspired work and am indebted to Mrs. Wootten for her friendship, her kindness and perseverance throughout this very memorable and anointed work. It is by far one of the most rewarding endeavors I've ever been a part of and pray it continues to bless hearts for many generations. I AM YHVH has become a modern classic from the record called "The Return" and many friends recognize it when they hear it. I cannot overstate how grateful I am to have been allowed to serve in this capacity. Over the last few years I have had numerous friends approach me inquiring if it were possible to have a copy of the chords. I wanted to make this available to all who worship and for those who play guitar or piano. Albeit this is merely a leadsheet, I pray it may be of some service to you as you seek to draw nearer unto our King and Messiah Yahoshua. Shalom.

I AM YHVH words and melody by Batya Wootten (Capo'd on 5th fret/but play it wherever it's comfortable for you and within your vocal range)

Intro: G   Gsus2   Gmaj+9   Cadd2   Csus2addF#    Csus2    C6no5add2    Cadd2

G

I open graves new life to give, put my Spirit in you and make you live,

         C      Csus2addF#    Csus2       D

I AM YHVH…               YHVH.

G

I’m returning Yehudah to my Holy Land, have again chosen Yerushalayim,

         C       Csus2addF#    Csus2      D

I AM YHVH…              YHVH.

G

I’ll place Joseph too in My Promised Land, you’ll know it was me and not a man,

          C       Csus2addF#    Csus2       D    

I AM YHVH…               YHVH.

Chorus

G           D/F#  Em7          Am  Em7   Cadd2    D  C      G         D/F#  Em7          Am  Em7   Cadd2    D C

I Am~~  YH - VH~~ I AM~~         YH – VH       I Am~~ YH - VH~~ I AM      YHVH

G

I’ll make your two sticks one in My hand, you’ll be one people living in my land

          C       Csus2addF#    Csus2       D    

I AM YHVH…               YHVH.

G

No more will you defile and transgress, in righteousness you will be dressed

          C       Csus2addF#    Csus2       D    

I AM YHVH…               YHVH.

Em7                                       Cadd2      D      B7         Em7                        Cadd2  D  B7

You’ll have one King and no more two, you’ll—belong to Me and I to     you

Em7                                 Cadd2                   D               C                             C#dim

I’ll make your houses echad, and your branches one—the time is near has indeed

Cmaj/G

come~~

Chorus

G           D/F#  Em7          Am  Em7   Cadd2    D  C      G         D/F#  Em7          Am  Em7   Cadd2    D C

I Am~~  YH - VH~~ I AM~~         YH – VH       I Am~~ YH - VH~~ I AM      YHVH

Intermission: G   Gsus2   Gmaj+9   Cadd2   Csus2addF#    Csus2    C6no5add2    Cadd2 (2X)

G

I open graves new life to give, put my Spirit in you and make you live,

         C      Csus2addF#    Csus2       D

I AM YHVH…               YHVH.

G

I’m returning Yehudah to my Holy Land, have again chosen Yerushalayim,

         C       Csus2addF#    Csus2      D

I AM YHVH…              YHVH.

G

I’ll place Joseph too in My Promised Land, you’ll know it was me and not a man,

          C       Csus2addF#    Csus2       D    

I AM YHVH…               YHVH.

Chorus

G           D/F#  Em7          Am  Em7   Cadd2    D  C      G         D/F#  Em7          Am  Em7   Cadd2    D C

I Am~~  YH - VH~~ I AM~~         YH – VH       I Am~~ YH - VH~~ I AM      YHVH

-Copyright Batya Wootten & Will Spires 2010

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