I Knew Jesus Before He Was A Superstar
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Intro: C F
verse 1
C
Well funny it seems as how, everyone knows Him now.
Em
Suddenly they have found, someone who's been around.
F C Am
Back to the fold they come, seeking His wisdom from afar.
Em F C
I knew Jesus, before He was a Superstar.
verse 2
C
Well you know that I'm a believer in, all that He's ever been.
Em
Stories I've read of Him, things that were said of Him.
F C Am
Songs that they glorify, I used to play on my guitar, yes I did.
Em C Em
I knew Jesus, before He was a Superstar.
[Refrão]
F C
I've known His goodness and mercy for all my days.
F C
I've seen His blessings around me in every way.
F Am
In times of trouble when I had no hope in view.
D G
He brought the sunlight, that one light, that I knew.
verse 3
C
Oh now I know He was always there answering every prayer.
Em
Fame will not change Him much he won't be out of touch.
F C Am
Great as He is today big people stay the way they are, yes they do.
Em F Em
I knew Jesus, before He was a Superstar.
[Refrão]
F C
I've known His goodness and mercy for all my days.
F C
I've seen His blessings around me in every way.
F Am
In times of trouble when I had no hope in view.
D G
He brought the sunlight, that one light, that I knew.
Bridge
C
Oh now I know He was always there answering every prayer.
Em
Fame will not change Him much he won't be out of touch.
F C Am
Great as He is today big people stay the way they are, yes they do.
Outro
Em F C
I knew Jesus, before He was a Superstar. Oh Yes
Em F C
I knew Jesus, before He was a Superstar. Friends I Did
Em F C
I knew Jesus, before He was a Superstar. OHHH (repeat and fade)
How to play I Knew Jesus Before He Was A Superstar
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.