Id Rather Have Jesus
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
D F#m G D G
D A7 G D
[Verse 1]
D G D
I'd rather have Jesus than silver or gold
D A7
I'd rather be His than have riches untold
D G D
I'd rather have Jesus than houses or lands
D A7 D
I'd rather be led by His nail-pierced hands
[Chorus]
A7 G D
Than to be the king of a vast domain
A7 G D
Or be held in sin's dread sway
D G D
I'd rather have Jesus than anything
D A7 G D
This world affords today
[Interlude]
D F#m G D G
A7 G D
[Verse 2]
D G D
I'd rather have Jesus than men's applause
D A7
I'd rather be faithful to His dear cause
D G D
I'd rather have Jesus than worldwide fame
D A7 D
I'd rather be true to His holy name
[Chorus]
A7 G D
Than to be the king of a vast domain
A7 G D
Or be held in sin's dread sway
D G D
I'd rather have Jesus than anything
D A7 G D
This world affords today
[Post-Chorus]
D A7 G
This world affords today...
[Outro]
A7
D F#m G D G
D A7
D G D
D A7 G D
How to play Id Rather Have 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.