If We Are The Body
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(Capo 2)
G G Gmaj7 G Gmaj7 (x4) {Gmaj7 are hammered on and off}
Em7 Csus2
It's crowded in worship today
A7sus4 Asus4 Csus2 Dsus4/F#
As she slips in trying to fade into the faces
Em7 Csus2
The girls teasing laughter is carrying
A7sus4 Asus4
Farther than they know
Csus2 Dsus4/F#
Farther than they know, Lord
[Refrão] G
But if we are the body
Dsus4/F#
Why aren't His arms reaching?
Em7
Why aren't His hands healing?
Csus2
Why aren't His words teaching?
G
And if we are the body
Dsus4/F#
Why aren't His feet going?
Em7 Dsus4/F# Csus2
Why is His love not showing them there is a way?
Em7 {4 measures}
There is a way.
Em7 Csus2
A traveler is far away from home
A7sus4 Asus4
He sheds his coat
Csus2 Dsus4/F#
And quietly sinks into the back row
Em7 Csus2
The weight of their judgmental glances
A7sus4 Asus4
Tells him that his chances
Csus2 Dsus4/F#
are better out on the road
(Chorus)
(Bridge)
Dsus4/F# Em7 A7sus4 Csus2
Jesus paid much too high a price
Dsus4/F#
For us to pick and choose who should come
Em7 A7sus4 Csus2
And we are the bo - - -dy of Christ
(Chorus) x2
Em7 {3 measures}
Jesus is the way
Chord Guide
E A D G B e
G 3 2 0 0 3 3
Gmaj7 3 2 0 0 3 2
Em7 0 2 2 0 3 3
Csus2 - 3 2 0 3 3
A7sus4 - 0 2 2 3 3
Asus4 - 0 2 2 3 0
Dsus4/F# 2 0 0 2 3 3
How to play If We Are The Body
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. 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.