Gethsemane
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C F C
On a hillside so lonely knelt Jesus one day
D7 G7
So wounded and weary He went there to pray
C F C
My friends there forsaken so lonely He feels
G7 C
To heaven He's crying in helpless up here
F C
But the golden day has broken in old Gethsemane
D7 G7
The mourners all come singing the songs of victory
C F C
There's a new highway to glory the road that Jesus trod
G7 C
With a halo we're traveling the pathway to God
F C
On the hillside the garden such suffering I see
D7 G7
In humble submission He'll beckon His plea
C F C
His blood streams are bursting comes sinner be true
G7 C
His cheeks are stained crimson for me and for you
F C
But the golden day has broken in old Gethsemane
D7 G7
The mourners all come singing the songs of victory
C F C
There's a new highway to glory the road that Jesus trod
G7 C
With a halo we're traveling the pathway to God
How to play Gethsemane
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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.