Hey Jesus
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
C Em (4x)
[Verse 1]
C Em
It's hard to make an honest living
C Em
When I'm not an honest guy
C Em
I cast my net into the water
F
And hope the tide runs high
C Em
Out there in the distance
C Em
I see you standing on the shore
F Am
You said there's a new way of fishing
Em F
That I've never tried before
[Pre-Chorus]
C Em
I thought You'd call the shots from across the sea
C Em F
But You got down in the boat with me
[Chorus]
C F
Hey Jesus, I really want to follow You
Am
'Cause no one's ever done for me
F
The things I've watched You do
C F
Hey Jesus, I really love who You are
Am
I know I've got a ways to go
F
Could You walk with me that far?
C Am F
I'm so glad you called my name
C F G
Before I could even say
Hey Jesus
[Verse 2]
C Em
I got caught up in some trouble
C Em
But I'm not putting up a fight
C Em
'Cause justice comes in the morning
F
For the sinning I do at night, oh yeah
C Em
Naked and abandoned
C Em
I'm bracing for the first stone
F Am
You touch my face and let me know
Em F
My accusers are gone
[Pre-Chorus]
C Em
Thought You'd take Your place in the Judge's seat
C Em F
But You wrote in the sand for me, oh
[Chorus]
C F
Hey Jesus, I really want to follow You
Am
'Cause no one's ever done for me
F
The things I've watched You do
C F
Hey Jesus, I really love who You are
Am
I know I've got a ways to go
F
Could You walk with me that far?
[Post-Chorus]
G F C
C Am F
I'm so glad you called my name
C F G
Before I could even say
F Am Em
Hey Jesus
F Am Em
Hey Jesus
Oh, yeah
[Verse 3]
C Em
There are three wooden crosses
C Em
Two thieves and a King
C Em
But can't they see the innocence
F
Hanging here next to me?
C Em
Am I too late for forgiveness?
C Em
Would You remember me tonight?
F Am F
And with Your dying breath You welcomed me to paradise
[Pre-Chorus]
C Em
'Cause You could've left me alone in my suffering
C Em F
But You stayed on the cross with me, oh!
[Chorus]
C F
Hey Jesus, I really want to follow You
Am
'Cause no one's ever done for me
F
The things I've watched You do
C F
Hey Jesus, I really love who You are
Am
I know I've got a ways to go
F
Could You walk with me
Hey, walk with me, yeah
[Post-Chorus]
C F C
I'm so glad You called my name, oh
F Em F
Before I could even say
C
Hey Jesus
How to play Hey Jesus
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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.