Cross Of Jesus
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CAPO: 2
Intro: C
He's a motorcycle preacher
He's a seeker and a teacher
G
And he says the faithful shall not want for anything
When the good lord come to take us
Where the big sky meets the Pecos
C
And the flowers bloom and grow in everlasting spring
[Refrão]
F
And he's busting loose and breaking even
Glory-bound and true-believing
G
Riding down the edge of a switchblade knife
C F C
And he speaks the truth that frees us
F C
And he moves on when he pleases
F Am G C
And he wears the cross of Jesus as he wanders through this life
She's a waitress and a mother
She's the keeper of her brother
G
She's a patient force of nature living in a double-wide
And she used to be a dancer
Now she says she knows the answer
C
'Cause she loves the lord and she keeps the covenant inside
[Refrão]
F
And she's busting loose and breaking even
Glory-bound and true-believing
G
Dancing down the edge of a switchblade knife
C F C
And she speaks the truth that frees us
F C
'Cause she knows us when she sees us
F Am G C
And she wears the cross of Jesus as she wanders through this life
Instrumental: C G C
[Refrão]
F
Yes, she's busting loose and breaking even
Glory-bound and true-believing
G
Dancing down the edge of a switchblade knife
C F C
And she speaks the truth that frees us
F C
'Cause she knows us when she sees us
F Am G C
And she wears the cross of Jesus as she wanders through this life
F C
Now, I'm only a beginner
F C
I'm a helpless mortal sinner
G
I'm a self-reflecting, derilecting also-ran
But I'm a tender of the fire
And I am merciful with liars
C
And I think I've had a vision of the promised land
[Refrão]
F
And I'm busting loose and breaking even
Glory-bound and true-believing
G
Living on the edge of a switchblade knife
C F C
And I keep that truth that frees us
F C
And I deal with my diseases
F Am G C
And I wear the cross of Jesus as I wander through this life
F Am G N.C. C G C
Yes, I wear the cross of Jesus as I wander through this life
How to play Cross Of Jesus
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.