If I Was Jesus (ver.2)
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CAPO 2
INTRO D G D G D G D
G D G D G D G D
If I was Jesus, I?d have some real long hair
G D G D A
A robe and some sandals, is exactly what I?d wear
G D G D
I?d be the guy at the party,
G D G D
turnin? water to wine
G D G D A
Yeah me and my disciples, we?d have a real good time
Chorus:
Em C G D
Ooh and I?d lay my life down for you
Em C G D
Yeah and I show you who?s the boss
Em C G D
I?d forgive you and ado---re you
C D
While I was hangin? on your cross
G D G D G D G D
If I was Jesus, I'd have some friends that were poor
G D G D
I?d run around with the wrong crowd,
A
man I?d never be bored.
G D G D G D G D
Then I?d heal me a blind man, get myself crucified
G D G D A
By politicians and preachers, who got somethin? to hide
CHORUS
G
If I was Jesus
Dobro solo: (all G)
G D G D G D G D
If I was Jesus, I?d come back from the dead
G D G D A
And I?d walk on some water, just to mess with your head
G D G D
I know your dark little secrets,
G D G D
I?d look you right in the face
G D G D A
And I?d tell you I love you, with Amazing Grace
CHORUS
G
If I was Jesus (repeat)
How to play If I Was Jesus (ver.2)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.