John 1
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In the beginning was the word and the word was with God
THe word was God
In the beginning was the word and the word was with God
THe word was God
In the beginning was the word and the word was with God
THe word was God
In the beginning was the word and the word was with God
THe word was God
B Db
He came into the world
Db Eb/G
THe world that He hath made
Abm B/Db Bb4
And the world that He hath made knew Him not
B Db
He came unto His own (His own)
Db B Gb/Bb Eb/G
His own received Him not (Him not)
Abm Gb/Bb
His own (His own) His own (His own)
Gb/Bb Gb Gb/Bb Bb7
His own received Him not
Ebm Ebm Ab7 Db
And as many as them who have received Him
Gb7 B
He gave power to those who have believed Him
Power
Bb7 Bb7(9+)
Only by His name
Ebm
In the beginning was the word and the word was with God
THe word was God
Eb5
In the beginning was the word and the word was with God
THe word was God
Eb5
(Word) In the beginning was the word and the word was with God
THe word was God (in the beginning was the word)
THe word was God (in the beginning was the word)
Eb5
(Word) In the beginning was the word and the word was with God
THe word was God (in the beginning was the word)
THe word was God (in the beginning was the word)
Eb5
(In the beginning)
(In the beginning)
(In the beginning)
(Word) In the beginning was the word and the word was with God
THe word was God (in the beginning God) (in the beginning was the word)
Eb5
(In the beginning)
(In the beginning)
(In the beginning)
(Word) In the beginning was the word and the word was with God
THe word was God (in the beginning God) (in the beginning was the word)
Eb5
In the beginning was the word and the word was with God
(Bb Gb Ab Bb)
THe word was
Eb5
And the word
Db Ab7/C Db7/B Ebm/Bb
And the word was
Ebm
And the word was made flesh and dwelt among us
Ab7
And the word was made flesh and dwelt among us
B
And the word was made flesh and dwelt among us
Abm
And we beHeld His glory
Ebm
And the word was made flesh and dwelt among us
Ab7
And the word was made flesh and dwelt among us
B
And the word was made flesh and dwelt among us
Abm
And we beHeld His glory
Ebm
And the word was made flesh and dwelt among us
Ab7
And the word was made flesh and dwelt among us
B
And the word was made flesh and dwelt among us
Abm
And we beHeld His glory
Ebm
And the word was made flesh and dwelt among us
B/Eb
And the word was made flesh and dwelt among us
Ab/Eb
And the word was made flesh and dwelt among us
Db/Eb
And we beHeld His glory
Gb Bb/F Bb7(9+) Ebm (Bb Ab Gb Bb) Gb Ab
And we beHeld the glory of Jesus
Ebm (Bb Ab Gb Bb) Gb Ab
Jesus
Ebm (Bb Ab Gb Bb) Gb Ab
Jesus
Praise His name
Ebø7 EbØ7/Gb Bb7 Ebm (Bb Ab Gb Bb) gb ab
And we beHeld the glory of Jesus
Ebm (Bb Ab Gb Bb) Gb Ab
Jesus
Ebm (Bb Ab Gb Bb) Gb Ab
Jesus
Praise His name
Ebm D° Db Ab7/C
And we beHeld His glory
B Bb Bb Amaj7(#11)
And we beHeld His glory
Bb/Ab Gb Ebm Bb7(9+)
And we beHeld His glory
Em E5
In the beginning was the word and the word was with God
THe word was God
E5 E5
In the beginning was the word and the word was with God
THe word was God
E5 E5
In the beginning was the word and the word was with God
THe word was God
E5 E5
In the beginning was the word and the word was with God
Em
THe word was
D/Bb A
And the word
C#7/A D/G Am7/F
And the word was
Emaj7
God!
How to play John 1
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.