If I Was Jesus (updated)
View chords used in this chart
**See below for diagrams on the G#dim w/u and
the C add-on for the verse (and other chords)
C
If I was Jesus, I?d have some real long hair
G
A robe and some sandals, is exactly what I?d wear
C
I?d be the guy at the party, turnin? water to wine
G G#dim w/u
Yeah me and my disciples, we?d have a real good time
Chorus:
Am F C G G#dim
Ooh and I?d lay my life down for you (wooah)
Am F C G G#dim
Yeah and I show you who?s the boss (wooah)
Am F C-C/B-Am-G
I?d forgive you and ado---re you
F G
While I was hangin? on your cross
C
If I was Jesus, I?d have some friends that were poor
G
I?d run around with the wrong crowd, man I?d never be bored
C
Then I?d heal me a blind man, get myself crucified
G G#dim w/u
By politicians and preachers, who got somethin? to hide
CHORUS
C
If I was Jesus
Dobro solo: (all C)
C
If I was Jesus, I?d come back from the dead
G
And I?d walk on some water, just to mess with your head
C
I know your dark little secrets, I?d look you right in the face
G G#dim w/u
And I?d tell you I love you, with Amazing Grace
CHORUS
C
If I was Jesus (repeat)
Here's the diagram for the G#dim w/u (walk-up), playing the
note on the low E string is optional. If you do holding it
with your thumb works best:
Ocultar tablatura
E------4--5--7-----------|
B------3--4--6-----------|
G------4--5--7-----------|
D------3--4--6-----------|
A------x--x--x-----------|
E--(4)-------------------|
If you want you can go back and forth in the verse with this
C add on:
E---0--1--------|
B---1--1--------|
G---0--0--------|
D---2--2--------|
A---3--3--------|
E---------------|
Chords:
Am = x02210
C = x32010
C/B = x20010
F = 133211(bar chord) or xx3211
G = 320003
G#dim 4x3434 or xx3434
How to play If I Was Jesus (updated)
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#dim. 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.