Shepherd Corps
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[Verso 1]
Em D C D Em D C G
Captain General and the Savior, two meanings to his name,
Em D C D Em D C G
Iehosua the son of Nun, the promised land he'll tame.
Em D C D Em D C G
At 78 he took this task, not one man will resist,
Em D C D Em D C G
Fearless courage and dreading not, his strength of hand persist.
Em D C D Em D C G
From the desert to Libanus, Euphrates and the Great Sea,
Em D C D Em D C G
It began when he crossed the Jordan, he did that on day three.
[Verso 2]
Em D C D Em D C G
His soldiers always in doubt and fear, to heavenly Father he prays,
Em D C D Em D C G
The Ark will lead us he tells his men, our enemies will die in days.
Em D C D Em D C G
First we cross this Jordan River, but how with the water so high,
Em D C D Em D C G
The Priests and Ark shall lead the way, water sank the River went dry.
Em D C D Em D C G
The City of Palms is next on the list, tall walls surround this town,
Em D C D Em D C G
After seven days the horns began, Jericho's walls crumbled down.
[Verso 3]
Em D C D Em D C G
Dozens of cities and thousands of men, his reputation never dies,
Em D C D Em D C G
Gabaon feared Israel, they met with deceit and lies.
Em D C D Em D C G
The Amorrheites led by five kings, heavenly stones would spill,
Em D C D Em D C G
To finish the rest Joshua would say, God'll make time stand still.
Em D C D Em D C G
From Hai to Gaza and Dabir; Lebna, Mageddo, Hebron,
Em D C D Em D C G
Then Gazer and Hered, Asor, Thenac; to Dor and Cades, Merom, Eglon.
Outro:
Em D C D Em D C G
Thirty-one kings seven years of war, no enemy knew what was in store.
Em D C D Em D C G
Through fields and plains, over hills and west; Negeb and rivers he was the best.
Em D C D Em D C G
He struck Chanaan with the edge of sword, giants would fall by he and the Lord.
Em D C D Em D C G
Before his death Captain General had said, have courage and strength, don't fear or dread.
Em D C D Em D C G
GOD obeyed the voice of one man, Joshua in turn obeyed God's plan.
How to play Shepherd Corps
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 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.