Dont Pass By
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Gm9: 30033x
G#m7: 464444
[Verse 1]
B B/D# Emaj9
There was a blind man on the road side, and he heard a commotion yeah
B B/D# Emaj9
It was Jesus passing by with a crowd and it stirred his emotions
C#m7 G#m7 Dmaj7 F#7
(Oh oh oh oh) He'd been displaced his whole life, should he even try
[Pre-Chorus]
Gmaj9 Dmaj9 Gmaj9
Don't bother Jesus (they say you have nothing)
Dmaj9
You have nothing to offer (stay in your place)
Gm9 C
Right then he knew (he had to choose)
Gm9 F#9
He had nothing to lose
[Chorus]
B B/D# Emaj9
So he cried Jesus (Jesus), I need you (I need you), please don't pass me by
B B/D# Emaj9
He cried out Jesus (Jesus), I'm not ashamed (to tell you) I need you in my life (I need
you in my life)
[Verse 2]
B B/D# Emaj9
I'm not much different from that man, and this is the honest truth yes
B B/D# Emaj9
Could this sinful one, with this messed up life, could I ever serve you
C#m7 G#m7 Dmaj7 F#7
(Oh oh oh oh) People and things clutter my mind, should I even try
[Pre-Chorus]
Gmaj9 Dmaj9 Gmaj9
Don't bother Jesus (they say you have nothing)
Dmaj9
You have nothing to offer (stay in your place)
Gm9 C
Right then he knew (he had to choose)
Gm9 F#9
He had nothing to lose
[Chorus]
B B/D# Emaj9
So I cried Jesus (Jesus), I need you (I need you), please don't pass me by
B B/D# Emaj9
He cried out Jesus (Jesus), I'm not ashamed (to tell you) I need you in my life
[Bridge]
D#m7 Emaj7
As the deer (as the deer panted)
D#m7 Emaj7 D#m7
Thirsty for the water (thirsty for the water)
D13 C#m7 E/F# B
My soul desires and longs to be (to be with yo---u yeah)
B/D# Emaj9
I need you, please don't pass me by
B B/D#
I don't mean to waste your time but I can't listen to the crowd,
Emaj9
Situations in my life telling me to keep it down
B B/D# Emaj9
I need you, I know I'm broken, but you can heal me, Jesus, Jesus
B
I'm calling you
B/D# Emaj9
Might not be worth much, but I'm still willing, Jesus, Jesus
B
I'm calling you
B/D# Emaj9
I know I'm broken, but you can heal me, Jesus, Jesus
B
I'm calling you
B/D# Emaj9
Might not be worth much, but I'm still willing, Jesus, Jesus
N.C. B B/D# Emaj9
I'm calling you please don’t pass me by
B B/D# Emaj9
I’m calling you I need you in my life
How to play Dont Pass By
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gm9. 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.