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A Four Chord Protest
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Sep 3, 2026 updated
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Chris Renzema's 'A Four Chord Protest' is a reflective Christian song that challenges the notion that God is indifferent to the world's suffering. The artist acknowledges Jesus' example of spending time with the marginalized and lowly, and confesses his own struggle to follow that example. He questions why it's hard to lay down pride and serve those whom God calls His children. The song expresses a belief that Jesus would be present in uncomfortable places, with the prostitute, the houseless, and the hopeless. It's a gentle, honest call to embody Christ's love and compassion in everyday life.
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Well Jesus, you always took the time to
Be with all the lowest and the last in the line
No matter what they were like or on which side
In the middle of the night
Jesus, you always took the time
This is a four chord protest
To the idea this world doesn't break your heart
Mhm, mm-mhm
So why do I find it so hard each time to
Stop and ask if I'm your hands and feet, why don't I
Do the things that you do? I lay down my pride
For those the Father calls His child
Why do I find it so hard each time?
This is a four chord protest
To the idea this world doesn't break your heart
Mhm, mm-mhm
'Cause I believe
You'd be where I am scared to be
Oh and I believe
You'd be with the prostitute, the houseless
The destitute, the hopeless
The places that I'd get so uncomfortable to be
You always seem
To take the time
You always took the time