Selah
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G D C G
Me and my brother went down to Russia,
G D C G
We've played our songs, we've played our drums and guitars.
G D C G
Am I supposed to be impressed with Glasnost?
G D C G
Well, what about the Christians still behind bars?
G D C G G D C C D
Se-lah,se-lah,se-lah,se-lah (2x)
G D C G
You ripped me off, but I ain't gonna sew ya,
G D C G
our Father does not like it when we act that way.
G D C G
Here, take my coat but what good will it do ya,
G D C G
you feel much better if we stop and pray.
G D C G G D C C D
selah,selah,selah,selah (2x)
G D C G
My songs are spiritual fornication,
G D C G
that's what this television preacher said.
G D C G
I guess he knows a lot about fornication,
G D C G
I heard he wrote some sermons in a prostitutes bed.
G D C G G D C C D
selah,selah,selah,selah (2x)
How to play Selah
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 G. 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.