I'd Rather Have Jesus
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G C G
I'd rather have Jesus than silver or gold
D7
I'd rather be His than have riches untold
G C G
I'd rather have Jesus than houses or lands
D7 G
I'd rather be led by His nail-pierced hand
D7 C G
Than to be the king of a vast domain
D7 C G
And be held in sin's dread s-way
C G
I'd rather have Jesus than anything
D7 G
This world affords today
C G
I'd rather have Jesus than worldly applause
D7
I'd rather be faithful to His dear cause
G C G
I'd rather have Jesus than worldwide fame
D7 G
I'd rather be true to His holy name
D7 C G
Than to be the king of a vast domain
D7 C G
And be held in sin's dread s-way
C G
I'd rather have Jesus than anything
D7 G
This world affords today
C G
He's fairer than lilies of rarest bloom
D7
He's sweeter than honey from out the comb
G C G
He's all that my hungering spirit needs
D7 G
I'd rather have Jesus and let Him lead
D7 C G
Than to be the king of a vast domain
D7 C G
And be held in sin's dread s-way
C G
I'd rather have Jesus than anything
D7 G
This world affords today
How to play I'd Rather Have Jesus
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 G. 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.