It Was Jesus - The Wisecarvers

It Was Jesus

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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste: Sem capotraste
G D
Try to walk out the door at a quarter till eight
D
Spill my coffee on the floor
G
now I'm 20 minutes late
 
Come speeding 'round the curve
D
slam my foot on the break
D G
Traffic's at a stop no choice but to sit and wait
A G
Thought it was faster on the interstate
Bm Asus4
But as I slowly move ahead I see a flashing lights Blue And Red
D E D
It occurs to me,as clear as can be, That He was a looking out for me
 
Asus4
Like when the cancer's gone
G
like it was never there
D
Not One cut of the knife, just a word of prayer
Em7
It's Clear to see,
Asus4
It's plain to see, no doubting Who it could be
D G
When your money's all gone but your bills are all paid
D G
Didn't borrow a dime, just gave all you had away
Asus4
It's not supposed to work that way
A Em7 D
You might say I'm just lucky or a little bit superstitious
G A
But I know it was Jesus
D
Six months to a year that's all you have left
D G
I'm so sorry, dear, that's as good as it's gonna get
D G
Your heart starts to pound and your knees grow weak
D G
You think to yourself I never thought it would happen to me
Asus4
Dear Lord, don't let it be
Bm Bm7
Doctor visits come and go, oh and then the next thing you know
E G
You look at him, you see a little grin and he tells you you're free to go
Asus4
Like when the cancer's gone
G
like it was never there
D
Not One cut of the knife, just a word of prayer
Em7
It's Clear to see,
Asus4
It's plain to see, no doubting Who it could be
D G
When your money's all gone but your bills are all paid
D G
Didn't borrow a dime, just gave all you had away
Asus4
It's not supposed to work that way
A Em7 D
You might say I'm just lucky or a little bit superstitious
G A
But I know it was Jesus

How to play It Was 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.

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