Father Johnson
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Intro
G D C G
[Verso 1]
G
Father Johnson lifts his head
D
Meaning every word he said
C G
Looking for the comfort of an answer
G
Hasn't always been this way
D
Everything was going great
C G
When everyone would come to hear the preacher
[Refrão]
C D
He's crying out
G D Em
Lord help my doubt
Am G C
How long, how long, how long
G
Will you hide Your face from me
{Instrumental}
D C G
[Verso 2]
G
Father Johnson at the door
D
Welcoming the rich and poor
C G
Looking for a sign or for a wonder
G
But Jack's arriving on his own
D
Shakes his hand but doesn't know
C G
The words to say to heal a man who's broken
[Refrão]
C D
He's crying out
G D Em
Lord help my doubt
Am G C
How long, how long, how long
D G
Will you hide Your face from me
{Instrumental}
D C G
D C G
[Refrão]
C D
He's crying out
G D Em
Lord help my doubt
Am G C
How long, how long, how long
D G
Will you hide Your face from me
[Refrão]
D
The more I want You
Am
The more I seek You
C
I'm looking for You
D G
But You seem so far away
[Refrão]
D
So hear me calling
Am
So hear me knocking
C
I'm holding on but
D G
You seem so far away
[Refrão]
D
The more I want You
Am
The more I seek You
C
I'm looking for You
D G
But You seem so far away
[Refrão]
D
So hear me calling
Am
So hear me knocking
C
I'm holding on but
D Am
You seem so far away
Outro
G C Am G C
How to play Father Johnson
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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.