Jerusalem
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B C B B C B
B C B
Sir can you tell me how to get to Jerusalem, ‘cause I have kinda lost my way
B B B
Sir will you help me get there as fast as I can, tomorrow might be too late
B C B
‘Cause things ain’t what they used to be, my love for life is gone you see, am I fighting things I cannot see
B C B
People always tellin’ me how sweet and simple life could be, they say you might as well live before you die
B G C B
But one thing I know for sure, I am a danger to myself, how come
B G C Em
Yeah one thing I know for sure, I need some guidance, to get me out of this hellhole
B C B
Jerusalem, can you help me find my way back to Jerusalem, yeah
B C B
B C B
It took me quite a while to get into Jerusalem, ´cause I had kinda lost my way
B C B
I want to save me from myself so here I am, I hope it’s not too late
B C B
´Cause things ain’t what they used to be, my love for life is gone you see, am I fighting things I cannot see,
B C B
I am so afraid to love, ´cause of the way I’ve been hurt before, I think by now it’s time for me to leave
B G C B
But one thing I know for sure, I am a danger to myself, how come
B G C Em
Yeah one thing I know for sure, I need some guidance, to get me out of this hellhole
B C B
Jerusalem, can you help me find my way back to Jerusalem, yeah
B C
Jerusalem, can you help me find what I have lost…
B C B B C B
B C B
´Cause things ain’t what they used to be, my love for life is gone you see, am I fighting things I cannot see,
B C B
I don’t wanna die this way, wishing that I could turn back time, wasted time, there is work to be done
B G C B
But one thing I know for sure, I am a danger to myself, how come
B G C Em
Yeah one thing I know for sure, I need some guidance, to get me out of this hellhole
B C C
Jerusalem, can you help me find my way back to Jerusalem,
B C
Jerusalem, can you help me find what I have lost…
B C B B C B
allright
B C B B C B
Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Jerusalem
How to play Jerusalem
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.