Gethsemane
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Capo 3
Am G
Jesus climbed the hill
Em C
To the garden still
Dm G Am
His steps were heavy and slow
Am G
Love and a prayer
Em C
Took Him there
Dm G D
To the place only He could go
[Refrão]Am G C
Gethsemane
Am G C
Jesus loves me
Dm Am G
So He went willingly
Dm Em Am
To Gethsemane
Am G
He felt all the sad
Em C
Wicked or bad
Dm G D
All the pain we would ever know
Am G
While His friends were asleep
Em C
He fought to keep
Dm G D
His promise made long ago
[Refrão] C G Am C
The hardest thing that ever was done
Am G C G
The greatest pain that ever was known
C G Am C
The biggest battle that ever was won
Dm Am G
This was done by Jesus
Dm Am G
The fight was won by Jesus
[Refrão]
Am G C
Gethsemane
Am G C
Jesus loves me
Dm Em G
So He gave His gift to me
Dm Em Am
In Gethsemane
Am G C
Gethsemane
Am G C
Jesus loves me
Dm Am G
So He gives His gift to me
Dm Em Am
From Gethsemane
How to play Gethsemane
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.