Rescue Me
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[Intro ]
A
[Verso 1]
A
Are you hungry and naked and poor
F#m
Distressed and tormented, forlorn
Bm
In Christ, is a suitable store,
D E
For all who unto him come
A
He's bread and he's water and wine;
F#m
The treasure you're longing to find
Bm
Cease your own efforts and fly,
D E
To Christ the fountain of hope
[Refrão]
D A E
Jesus the source of life
D F#m E
Saviour, of death and blind
D F#m E
Come rescue me from the sin where I dwell,
D F#m E A
Come rescue me from myself
[Verso 2]
A
I've fashioned my idols in shame
F#m
I sought all they promised again
Bm
They robbed me and bound me with chains
D E
Christ you are all that I have
[Refrão]
D A E
Jesus the source of life
D F#m E
Saviour, of death and blind
D F#m E
Come rescue me from the sin where I dwell,
D F#m E D
Come rescue me from myself
[Verso 3]
A
He makes broken hearts to rejoice
F#m
He calls and His own know His voice
Bm
In Christ there is unending joy,
D E
To all who unto Him come
[Refrão]
D A E
Jesus the source of life
D F#m E
Saviour, of death and blind
D F#m E
Come rescue me from the sin where I dwell,
D F#m E A
Come rescue me from myself
[Refrão]
D A E
Jesus the source of life
D F#m E
Saviour, of death and blind
D F#m E
Come rescue me from the sin where I dwell,
D F#m E A
Come rescue me from myself
How to play Rescue Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.