Jesus
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[(intro) ]C D G D Am G
Em G C
G C G Em D C
(verse 1)
G G C C D Bm
They used to call him Je-sus; long time a-go.
Em Bm C D
They're still calling him Jesus; don't you know?
G C G C D
They crossed the wood and hanged him; a long time a-go.
Em Bm C D
They still misunder-stand him; those who don't know.
[Refrão]G F# B7 Em D C D
And in the evening his love will lead the blind.
G F# B7
In every secret corner there in your mind.
(interlude) Em D C Am G (x2) Em D C
(verse 2)
G C G C D Bm
They called him Gautama Bud-dha; oh long time a-go.
Em Bm C D
He turned the world to order; don't you know?
G C G C D Bm
He used to sit know-ing; oh long time a-go.
Em Bm C D
Where you and me were going oh wo-oah.
(Chorus 2)
G F# B7 Em
And in the evening his love will lead the blind.
(coda) D C (x3)
Em F#m B E A
How to play Jesus
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.