Missing Jesus
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Intro F G Am F G F
[Verso 1]
C
I could’ve seen Him in the sunset
G
But I didn’t have the time
F C
I could’ve seen Him on the sidewalk
G
But I let Him walk right by
F C
Too busy staring at my phone when
G Em
He tried to catch my eye
F Am
It’s funny how you can still get lost
G
While you’re standing in the light
F C G
It might be time to change the things I'm chasing after
F C G
I don't want to gain the world and lose what matters
F C
Cause this life ain't really living
G Em
If this life's the only reason
F G Am F G
No I don't have a thing
C
If I'm missing Jesus
[Verso 2]
F C
Like a song without a rhythm
G
Like a heart without a beat
F C
What's a man without a mission
G
It's a like a car without a key
F C
Don't want to be so caught up in the good
G Am
That I leave the best behind
G F Am
It's funny how you can be so wrong
G
While you're trying to get it right
F C G
It might be time to change the things I'm chasing after
F C G
I don't want to gain the world and lose what matters
F C
Cause this life ain't really living
G Em
If this life's the only reason
F G Am F G
No I don't have a thing
G C
If I'm missing Jesus
F C
Nothing else could ever last
G
Nothing else could satisfy
F C G
I can see it when I open my eyes
F C G
It might be time to change the things I'm chasing after
F C G
I don't want to gain the world and lose what matters
F C
Cause this life ain't really living
G Em
If this life's the only reason
F G Am F G
No I don't have a thing
C
If I'm missing Jesus
Final
F
So as long as I'm still breathing
G
When you look at me
Am
I hope you see Him
F G Am F G
Cause I don't have a thing
C
If I'm missing Jesus
How to play Missing Jesus
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.