Lazarus
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[Intro ]– Hmmm yeah (G) (C) (G) (C) (D (G)
(G) Hey Lazarus you fell to the ground, Lazarus died
(C) Right there in the heart of town, Lazarus (G) died
People gathered all around, Lazarus (C) died
(G) Lazarus, Lazarus, where did you (C) go, when (D) you left this mortal (G) world
We wrapped you up in your death clothes, everyone cried
We (C) said goodbye and the tomb was closed, everyone (G) cried
Then Jesus spoke and you arose, everyone (C) cried
Cryin' (G) Lazarus, Lazarus, how did it (C) feel when (D) you left this mortal (G) world
Instrumental - (G) (C) (G) (C) (D (G)
Chorus
(C) Lazarus oh Lazarus, (G) have you heard the news
(C) They nailed Jesus to the cross is there (G) something you can (D) do
(G) Lazarus can you bring him back like he did for (C) you
For he has (D) left this mortal (G) world
Instrumental - (G) (C) (G)hmmm (C) (D) (G)
(G) Will you pray the prayer you know how, Lazarus prayed
(C) Bring him back to life somehow, Lazarus (G) prayed
But Jesus is in gods hands now, Lazarus (C) prayed
Well (G) Lazarus I do believe that Jesus still (C) lives be-(D)-yond this mortal (D) world
Instrumental - (G) (C) (G)hmmm (C) (D) (G)
Repeat Chorus and end song by playing out in (G) and ending with Hmmmm
How to play Lazarus
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.