Por Jerusalem
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Gm F Eb
Neither you Simon, nor the fifty thousand
Gm F Eb
Nor the Romans, nor the Jews
Gm F Eb Eb7
Nor Judas, nor the Twelve, nor the Priests, nor the Scribes
Eb F Bb
Nor doomed Jerusalem itself
Ab Eb Bb
Understand what power is
Ab Eb Bb
Understand what glory is
Ab Eb Bb
Understand at all
Ab Eb Bb
Understand at all
Bbm Ebm Ab Bbm
If you knew all that I knew, my poor Jerusalem
B F F#7
You'd see the truth but you close your eyes
Ebm7 F Bbm
But you close your eyes
Bbm Ebm Ab Bbm
While you live your troubles are many, poor Jerusalem
B F F#7 Ebm
To conquer death you only have to die
F Bbm
You only have to die
How to play Por Jerusalem
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gm. 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.