Jesus Was An Only Son
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[INTRO: ]D A G D G A D
D D/F# G D
Well Jesus was an only son
G
As he walked up Calvry Hill
D D/F# G D
His mother Mary walking beside Him
G A D
In the path where His blood spilled
D D/F# G D
Jesus was an only son
G
In the hills of Nazareth
D D/F# G D
As He lay reading the Psalms of David
G A D
Well at His mother's feet
D D/F# G D
Mother prayed sleep tight my child sleep well
G
For I'll be at Your side
D D/F# G D
And no shadow, no darkness, no tolling bell
G A D
Shall pierce your dreams this night
INTRO
D D/F# G D
In the garden at Gethsemane
G
He prayed for the life He'd never live
D D/F# G D
He beseeched His heavenily Father to remove
G A D
The cup of death from His lips
D D/F# G D
There's a loss that can never be replaced
G
A destination that can never be reached
D D/F# G D
A light you'll never find in another's face
G A D
A sea whose distance cannot be breached
INTRO
D D/F# G D
Well Jesus kissed His mother's hands
G
And whispered Mother still your tears
D D/F# G D
For remember the soul of the universe
G A D
Willed a world and it appeared
OUTRO: VERSE CHORDS
How to play Jesus Was An Only Son
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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.