Judas Scariot Blues
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[Intro]
Am
[Verse 1]
Am C
Jesus was a preacher he cured the sinners and the lame
F C
Brought me round the Promised Land and he called me by my name
G F Am
He said Hey Jude, don´t you know you´re chosen for the Judas ´Scariot Blues
[Verse 2]
Am C
I been everywhere and i´ve seen him walk upon the -sea
F C G
Change that water into wine but he never gave none to -me I heard it was - good
F Am
I could - use some red with my Judas ´Scariot -Blues
[Chorus]
C G Am
Mother Mary what´s your fate ? You´ve been dealt a higher spade than me
C G Am
Chosen for the dawn of time to hang beneath that crucifying tree
[Verse 3]
Am C
Hope is just a dream, it seems nothing changed in - years
F C G
Miracles before my eyes, can´t see the end is near and coming – soon
F Am
I´m gonna - see them Pharisees with my Judas -Blues
[Verse 4]
Am C
I sold off everything I had for some silver dollar bills
F C G
Serving everybody, ain´t no time for sitting still and feeling good
F Am
I done sold my soul for my Judas ´Scariot Blues
[Chorus]
C G Am
Mother Mary what´s your fate ? You´ve been dealt a higher spade than me
C G Am
Chosen for the dawn of time to hang beneath that crucifying tree
[Bridge]
F C G Am
Brother bury me and wash your hands. Bone to dust beneath this Promised Land
F C G Am
I was Baptized as a babe to not believe. Fate’s a better friend to you than me
Solo over verse 2x
[Chorus]
C G Am
Mother Mary what´s your fate ? You´ve been dealt a higher spade than me
C G Am
Chosen for the dawn of time to hang beneath that crucifying tree
[Verse 5]
Am C
Sometimes I think it´s better that I never had been born
F C G
Take this cup and raise me up above this crown of thorns it can´t be true
F Am
Oh Lord rid me of my Judas ´Scariot Blues
[Chorus]
C G Am
Mother Mary what´s your fate ? You´ve been dealt a higher spade than me
C G Am
Chosen for the dawn of time to hang beneath that crucifying tree
[Bridge]
F C G Am
Brother bury me and wash your hands. Bone to dust beneath this Promised Land
F C G Am
I was Baptized as a babe to not believe. Fate’s a better friend to you than me
How to play Judas Scariot Blues
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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.