I Am Barabbas
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Intro Em C G
[Verso 1]
Em C
They said that this preacher man
G
Comes from Galilee
Em C G
Did something so absurd that he deserved to serve my penalty
Em C G
How can it be?
[Verso 2]
Em C
I know I've done my wrongs
G
'Cause doing wrong is something I do well
Em C G
I know the court of law and something like this doesn't ring a bell
Em C G
How can it be?
Em C G
How can it be?
Em C
I am Barabbas
G
You took upon my cross
Em C
I was a prisoner
G
Till you bought my bond with blood
Em C G
I can't run away
Em C G
From what my accusers say
Em C
I am Barabbas
G D
I am Barabbas
Em C G
Your friend
[Verso 3]
Em C
They made me sit right there
G
As I watched them beat that preacher man
Em C G
39 Of all them lashes should've been on my own skin
Em C G
How can it be?
Em C D
How can it be? Oh
[Verso 4]
Em C
I'll never comprehend the
G
Repercussions of my every sin
Em
Is this love?
C G
Or is this hatred flowing out from bitterness
Em C G
How can it be?
Em C D
But he looked at me
And I said -
How to play I Am Barabbas
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.