Moses
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[Verse 1]
Em
I was born a man, Momma put me in a basket
C/G D/A
Crocodile sands, Sons of Israel died so tragic
Em
Pharoah killed, Through the land he wreaking havoc
C/G D/A
By the sword, Or by the Nile with no casket
[Chorus]
C/G D/A
Israel cried to God on a bed of roses
G G/F# Em
With the cry of mothers singing who opposes the
Am D/A
God of Jacob? And as Genesis closes he would
G G/F# Em
Raise up a prophet and his name was Moses
Am
Woah Woah
D/A Em
Who can stand against our God?
[Verse 2]
Em
I was growing tired of the life of an Egyptian
C/G D/A
So I inquired into my brethren's affliction
Em
Killed a man, Flared a fire by premonition
C/G D/A
Til I met God to save his people from their prison
[Chorus]
C/G D/A
Israel cried to God on a bed of roses
G G/F# Em
With the cry of mothers singing who opposes the
Am D/A
God of Jacob? And as Genesis closes he would
G G/F# Em
Raise up a prophet and his name was Moses
Am
Woah Woah
D/A Em
Who can stand against our God?
[Verse 3]
Em
God called me to save his people
C/G
Placed them dead to follow Evil
D/A
Pharoah had his heart against I Am
Em
I will bring God's justice down
C/G
Israel will flee this town
D/A
And walk the seas on dry land
[Chorus]
C/G D/A
Israel cried to God on a bed of roses
G G/F# Em
With the cry of mothers singing who opposes the
Am D/A
God of Jacob? And as Genesis closes he would
G G/F# Em
Raise up a prophet and his name was Moses
Am
Woah Woah
D/A
Who
Am
Woah Woah
D/A Em
Who can stand against our God?
How to play Moses
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.