Jesus Is King
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Intro: Am
[Verso 1]
Am
Six hours on a Friday
Stood three crosses on a hill
F C
One Man there in the middle
E7
Innocent but up there still
Am
Three nails into His hands and feet
Arms stretched open wide
F C
A crown of thorns upon His head
E7
The crowd yelled Crucify
[Pré-Refrão]
Am
King of the Jews is what they wrote
F C E
Oh but soon the world would know
[Refrão]
F C
Jesus is King, Jesus He reigns
G
Theres only one Savior
Am
Theres only one Name
F
That breaks every chain
C
That bows every knee
G
And when He returns
Am
The whole earth will see
Am*
Jesus is King
[Verso 2]
Am
Two thousand years have come and gone
And theres still one empty tomb
F C
That grave was just a doorway
E7
To new life for me and you
Am
They can try to silence Heaven
But one Truth will never change
F C
The King they tried to bury
E
Hes alive and rules today
[Refrão]
F C
Jesus is King, Jesus He reigns
G
Theres only one Savior
Am
Theres only one Name
F
That breaks every chain
C
That bows every knee
G
And when He returns
Am
The whole earth will see
F
Jesus is King
[Ponte]
C G
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus is King
Am
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus is
F C
Seated on His throne
G Am
Clothed in majesty
F C
And when He comes to bring us home
E
Every soul will sing
[Refrão]
F C
Jesus is King, Jesus He reigns
G
Theres only one Savior
Am
Theres only one Name
C F
That breaks every chain
C
That bows every knee
G
And when He returns
Am
The whole earth will see
F
Jesus is King
Outro
C G
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus is King
Am F
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus is King
C G
Jesus, Jesus Jesus is King
Am
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus is
F* C*
Seated on His throne
G* Am*
Clothed in majesty
F* C*
And when He comes to bring us home
G* Am*
Every soul will sing
Jesus is King
How to play Jesus Is King
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.