Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven
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G C D7
Everybody wants to go to heaven but nobody wants to die
G C G
Everybody wants to go to heaven but nobody wants to die
C G
Once upon a time there lived a man and his name was Hezekiah
C G
He walked with God both day and night but he didn't wanna die
C G
He cried oh Lord please let me live death is close I know
C G
God smiled down on Hezekiah and gave him fifteen years to go
C G
Everybody wants to go to heaven but nobody wants to die
C G
Lord I wanna go to heaven but I don't wanna die
So I long for the day when I'll have new birth
C
Still I love the living here on earth
G
Everybody wants to go to heaven
C G
But nobody wants to die
C G
When Jesus lived here on this earth he knew his father's plan
C G
He knew that he must give his life to save the soul of men
C G
When Judas had betrayed him His father heard him cry
C G
He was brave until his death but He didn't wanna die
C G
Everybody wants to go to heaven but nobody wants to die
C G
Lord I wanna go to heaven but I don't wanna die
How to play Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.