Jerusalem
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Intro
C
Dm C Dm C (x2)
verse 1
Dm Am
As he entered the room the poison came alive
G Am
With a grin like he wasn't there
Dm Am
So he bit his lip and took a place by the wall
G Am Am
Playing missions and double dare
verse 2
Dm
She said I only see you in the dark
Am
When the law's not around
G F
They're far too busy to stare
Dm Am
So put me in your band of liberated women
F G
And the liberated men won't care
G
And what a pleasure it's been
[Refrão]
C Dm
And while beach boys play for pretty girls
C Dm
And Superman cries for a little help
G F
You paint your face like it's Jerusalem
G F
You lead the way like Jerusalem
C Dm C Dm
Jerusalem
G F
Hang left, hang right
verse 3
Dm Am
But they never went to school 'cause who goes to school
G Am
When at school you're ruled by fate
Dm Am
She might demand to be around when you get old
G Am
And she'd scream if you made her wait
verse 4
Dm Am
So she ate all her greens and took stupid to bed
G F
He'd been fighting all night long
Dm Am
But the second time around she ignored what he said
F G
And hoped he'd get it wrong
G
What a pleasure it's been
[Refrão]
C Dm
And while beach boys play for pretty girls
C Dm
And Superman cries for a little help
G F
You paint your face like it's Jerusalem
G F
You lead the way like Jerusalem
C Dm C Dm
Jerusalem
G F
Hang left, hang right
Solo
Dm
Dm C Dm C (x4)
[Refrão]
C Dm
Beach boys play for pretty girls
C Dm
Superman cries for a little help
G F
You paint your face like Jerusalem
G F
You lead the way like Jerusalem
Outro
C Dm
Oh, beach boys play for pretty girls
C Dm
And Superman cries for a little help
G F G
You led the way like Jerusalem
C Dm C Dm C Dm
How to play Jerusalem
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 C. 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.