If Only They Knew
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Ras Michael & the Sons Of Negus - If Only They Knew
[Intro]
E
Who gives the blessing?
A E
Praise Jah from whom all blessings flow
A E
Jah is love, love is God, Rastafari
[Interlude]
E A E
Mmmmmmmm hmmmmmm Mmmmmm-hmmmmm Mmmmmm-hmmmmm
E A E
Mmmmmmmm, hmmmmm-hmmmmm, Mmmmmm-hmmmmm,Mmmmmm-hmmmmm
E
Oh, clap your hands all ye people
Shout unto Jah with the voice of triumph
For the Lord Most High is terrible
[Verse]
E A E
If they only knew the blessing Rastafari bring
B B7
They would have never, never stayed away
E A E
For if they only saw Jah's table that is safely laid,
B E
They would have come to Jah feast today
[Chorus]
A
For Jah door is open wide
E
And the saviour bids you to come
B B7
It is only but your heart to bring
E
So be wise and step inside
A E
And do not be like many men
B E
Who have thrown, thrown their only chance away
[Chorus]
A
For Jah door is open wide
E
And the saviour bids you to come
B B7
It is only but your heart to bring
E
So be wise and step in Zion
A E
And do not be like some of them
B E
Who have thrown, thrown their only chance away
[Interlude]
E A E
Mmmmmmm, hmmmmmmm, For the Lord Most High is terrible
He's a great king over all the earth, Jah shall subdue the people under us
A E
The nations under our feet. Jah Rastafari!
E A E
Mmmmmmm, Glorious are thy feat, oh Jah That bring well tidings to thy people
E
Oh, Kings of Kings and Lord of Lords, Conquering Lion of the tribe of Judea
A E
The Emperor Haile I Selassie I, Jah live!
E A E
Mmmmmmm, hmmmmmmm, Mmmmmm-hmmmmm, The Lord is I and I light, and I and I salvation
E A
Mmmmmmm, hmmmmmmm, Whom shall I and I fear? The wicked even upon I and I scheme upon I
and I to
E
eat up I and I flesh, They will stumble and fall.
[Verse]
E A E
For if they only knew the blessing that salvation bring
B7 B
They would have never, never stayed away
E A E
For if they only saw the table that is safely laid
B E
They would have come, come to Jah feast today. Jah! (Rastafari)
[Chorus]
A
For Jah door is open wide
E
And the saviour bids you to come
B B7
It is only but your heart to bring
E
So be wise and step in Zion
A E
And do not be like some of them
E B E
Who have thrown, thrown their only chance away
[Interlude]
E A E
Mmmmmmmm hmmmmmm Mmmmmm-hmmmmm Mmmmmm-hmmmmm
E A E
Mmmmmmmm, hmmmmm-hmmmmm, Mmmmmm-hmmmmm,Mmmmmm-hmmmmm
[Outro]
E A E
Mmmmmmmm hmmmmmm Mmmmmm-hmmmmm Mmmmmm-hmmmmm
E A E
Mmmmmmmm, hmmmmm-hmmmmm, Mmmmmm-hmmmmm,Mmmmmm-hmmmmm
E
Who give the blessings? Rastafari. Praise Jah.
How to play If Only They Knew
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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.