Jesus In The Courtyard
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
Bm
He got the devil around his finger
Bm
Jesus around his neck
Bm
No one wants him in this world
Bm
Or the fucking next
D
Don't you wanna know why?
Bm
Oh, don't you wanna know why?
Bm
He gonna leave this world by anger
Bm
By gun smoke or by rope
Bm
Only ever loved a woman in his life
Bm
A little lady named Misanthrope
D
Don't you wanna know why?
Bm
Oh, don't you wanna know why?
[Chorus]
Em G Bm
'Cause Jesus in the courtyard telling lies
Em G Bm
Jesus in the courtyard telling lies
D Em Bm
Satan's in the cornfield starting fires
Em G Bm
Jesus in the courtyard telling lies
[Post-Chorus]
D A Bm
Oh, Lord
D A Bm
Oh, Lord
[Verse 2]
Bm
He's all dressed in black as midnight
Bm
Your funeral's his church
Bm
Your misery's his company
Bm
Your sorrow is his hearse
D
Don't you wanna know why?
Bm
Oh, don't you wanna know why?
Bm
Jesus will not save him
Bm
A savior will not rise
Bm
Satan kissed him on his cheek
Bm
Said his last goodbye
D
Don't you wanna know why?
Bm
Oh, don't you wanna know why?
[Chorus]
Em G Bm
'Cause Jesus in the courtyard telling lies
Em G Bm
Jesus in the courtyard telling lies
D Em Bm
Satan's in the cornfield starting fires
Em G Bm
Jesus in the courtyard telling lies
[Post-Chorus]
D A Bm
Oh, Lord
D A Bm
Oh, Lord
[Outro]
Gm G
How to play Jesus In The Courtyard
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.