Prodigal
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verse 1
C Bb
Sweet Jesus, I was coming to pray
F Am C/E
But all the hip kids sent You running away
C Bb F
You got egg on your face, but the faithful keep washing your feet
C Bb
Wish it was simple but it's trouble to say
F Am C/E
Cause nobody believes that there's a debt to be paid
C Bb F
For the things that come easy day after day, week after week
[Refrão]C Bb F/A
I am the champion of wine
F C
You're the bread on my tongue
Bb F/A
I am the last one in line
G
The prodigal
C Bb F/A
I am the champion of wine
F C
You're the bread on my tongue
Bb F/A
I am the last one in line
G
The prodigal son
verse 2
C Bb
Sweet Jesus, I was coming to pray
F Am C/E
But Lord, I've been so busy and it kept me away
C Bb F
I got egg on my face, so I hide away where no one can see
C Bb
Wish it was simple but it's trouble to say
F Am C/E
Cause nobody believes that there's a debt to be paid
C Bb F
For the things that come easy day after day, week after week
[Refrão]C Bb F/A
I am the champion of wine
F C
You're the bread on my tongue
Bb F/A
I am the last one in line
G
The prodigal son
C Bb F/A
I am the champion of wine
F C
You're the bread on my tongue
Bb F/A
I am the last one in line
G
The prodigal
Ending
C Bb
Sweet Jesus, I was coming to pray (I am the champion of wine)
F/A F
But all the hip kids sent You running away (You're the bread on my tongue)
C
You got egg on your face (I am the last one in line)
Bb F/A G
But the faithful keep washing your feet (The prodigal son)
C Bb
Wish it was simple but it's trouble to say (I am the champion of wine)
F/A F
Cause nobody believes that there's a debt to be paid (You're the bread on my tongue)
C Bb F/A G F
For the things that come easy day after day, week after week (I am the last one in line, the prodigal)
How to play Prodigal
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.