Jesses Soul
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Now Jesse's pew was empty for three Sundays in a row
D
The elders sent a party just to find out what was wrong
G
The first thing that they found when they broke down the door
D C G D
Was a yellowed piece of paper lyin' on the floor
[Verse 2]
D
Written in some woman's hand that no one recognized
D
Was a note that had been dated August 1965
G
Said Jesse, don't forsake me on one last final score
D C G D
Meet me in Del Rio, it's the one we waited for
[Chorus]
A G D
The Lord was Jesse's shepherd and rightous was his path
A B G
There's still a debt to settle with the demons of his past
D G
The double-crossed had doubled back and vengeance took control
D C G D
There's blood across the river and a stain on Jesse's soul
[Verse 3]
D
A Mexican newspaper and a younger Jesse's face
D
A 30 year old road map and an empty cartridge case
G
Were lyin' by the Bible that was opened to the Psalms
D C G D
He took his comfort with him cause the twenty-third was gone
[Chorus]
A G D
The Lord was Jesse's shepherd and rightous was his path
A B G
There's still a debt to settle with the demons of his past
D G
The double-crossed had doubled back and vengeance took control
D C G D
There's blood across the river and a stain on Jesse's soul
[Interlude]
A G D
A B G
D G
D C G D
[Bridge]
F D
Thirty years of dreamin' just how sweet revenge can be
F D
Will twist the soul of any man and steal his sanity
D G
No amount of Sunday hymns is ever gonna set that straight
D C G D
Jesse took the peace he found and nailed it to his hate
[Chorus]
A G D
The Lord was Jesse's shepherd and rightous was his path
A B G
There's still a debt to settle with the demons of his past
D G
The double-crossed had doubled back and vengeance took control
D C G D
There's blood across that river and a stain on Jesse's soul
D C G D D
There's blood across the river and a stain on Jesse's soul
How to play Jesses Soul
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.