Gethsemane
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: FCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
Dm C Am Bb
Jesus climbed the hill to the garden still.
C Bb
His steps were heavy and slow.
Dm C Am Bb
Love and a prayer took Him there
C Dm
To the place only He could go.
[Chorus]
C F C F
Gethsemane. Jesus loves me,
Bb F C Bb C Dm
So He went willingly to Gethsemane.
[Verse 2]
C Dm C Am Bb
He felt all that was sad, wicked, or bad,
C Bb
All the pain we would ever know.
Dm C Am Bb
While His friends were asleep, He fought to keep
C Dm
His promise made long ago.
[Chorus]
C F Dm C F
Gethsemane. Jesus loves me,
Bb F C Bb C Dm
So He went willingly to Gethsemane.
[Verse 3]
C F C
The hardest thing that ever was done,
Bb C F C
The greatest pain that ever was known,
Bb C F C
The biggest battle that ever was won—
Bb F C
This was done by Jesus!
Bb F C
The fight was won by Jesus!
[Outro]
Dm C F Bb C F
Gethsemane. Jesus loves me,
Bb F C Bb C Dm
So He gave His gift to me in Gethsemane.
Dm C F Bb C F
Gethsemane. Jesus loves me,
Bb F C Bb C Dm
So He gives His gift to me from Gethsemane.
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How to play Gethsemane
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 E. 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.