Jerusalem
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Intro: Fm Db Ab Eb
[Refrão] Fm
Jerusalem, if I forget you,
Db
fire not gonna come from me tongue.
Ab
Jerusalem, if I forget you,
Eb
let my right hand forget what's supposed to do.
Fm
In the ancient days, we will return with no delay
Db
Picking up the bounty and the spoils on our way
Ab
We've been traveling from state to state
Eb
And them don't understand what they say
Fm
Three thousand years with no place to be
Db
And they want me to give up my milk and honey
Ab
Don't you see, it's not about the land or the sea
Eb
Not the country but the dwelling of his majesty
{Chorus}
Fm
Rebuild the temple and the crown of glory
Db
Years gone by, about sixty
Ab
Burn in the oven in this century
Eb
And the gas tried to choke, but it couldn't choke me
Fm
I will not lie down, I will not fall asleep
Db
But they come overseas, yes they're trying to be free
Ab
Erase the demons out of our memory
Eb
Change your name and your identity
Fm
Afraid of the truth and our dark history
Db
Why is everybody always chasing we
Ab
Cut off the roots of your family tree
Eb
Don't you know that's not the way to be
{Chorus}
Fm
Caught up in these ways, and the worlds gone craze
Db
Don't you know it's just a phase
Case of the Simon says
Ab
If I forget the truth then my words won't penetrate
Eb
Babylon burning in the place, can't see through the haze
Fm
Chop down all of them dirty ways,
Db
That's the price that you pay for selling lies to the youth
Ab Eb
No way, not ok, oh no way, not ok, hey
Fm
Aint no one gonna break my stride
Db
Aint no one gonna pull me down
Ab Eb
Oh no, I got to keep on moving
Stay alive
{Chorus}
How to play Jerusalem
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Fm. 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.