I Need Jesus
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
C C Em F
If perfect was a race with a finish line
F G Am
I’d be in last place every single time
Am G F
Anyone who knows me, knows it’s no surprise
N.C.
[Verse 2]
C C Em F
My strong’s never been quite strong enough
F G Am
My past ain’t ever been quite gone enough
Am G F
My prone to wander yeah it always likes to trip me up
N.C.
Aye, I need Jesus
[Pre-Chorus]
C C Em F
But ain’t no weakness
F G Am
In being weak
Am G F
Ain’t no secret
N.C.
What I need
[Chorus]
C
I need mercy
C Em F
I need grace
F G Am
I need a second chance
Am G F
Every second of the day
F G C C Em F
I need a Savior who calls me redeemed
F G Am Am G F
There ain’t nothing in this world that my heart needs
N.C. C C Em F
Like I need Jesus
F G Am Am G F N.C.
Like I need Jesus
[Verse 3]
C C Em F
The enemy never seems to wanna let me go
F G Am
Says you got what it takes to make it on your own
Am G F
But I’ve been there and I came back just to let you know
N.C.
I need Jesus
[Pre-Chorus]
C C Em F
But ain’t no weakness
F G Am
In being weak
Am G F
Ain’t no secret
F
What I need
[Chorus]
C
I need mercy
C Em F
I need grace
F G Am
I need a second chance
Am G F
Every second of the day
F G C C Em F
I need a Savior who calls me redeemed
F G Am Am G F
There ain’t nothing in this world that my heart needs
N.C. C C Em F
Like I need Jesus
F G Am Am G F
Like I need Jesus
[Bridge]
C
Like The woman at the well (I need Jesus)
C Em F
Like David when he fell (I need Jesus)
F G Am
Like Jonah when he ran (I need Jesus)
Am G F
Like Daniel in the den (I need Jesus)
F G C
Like Peter on the water (I need Jesus)
C Em F
Like Thomas the doubter (I need Jesus)
F G Am
Like all your sons and daughters (I need Jesus)
Am G F
Every minute of every hour (I need Jesus)
[Chorus]
C
I need mercy
C Em F
I need grace
F G Am
I need a second chance
Am G F
Every second of the day
F G C C Em F
I need a Savior who calls me redeemed
F G Am Am G F
There ain’t nothing in this world that my heart needs
N.C. C C Em F
Like I need Jesus
F G Am Am G F
Like I need Jesus
F G C C Em F
Like I need Jesus
F G Am Am G F N.C.
Like I need Jesus
How to play I Need 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 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.