Sure As Hell Not Jesus
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Capo 2
VERSE 1:
D
Here I sit
Bm
If I didn't need nobody, I'd thank God for it
E A (Ab A)
There'd be nothing that'd stop me getting on with it
D
It'd be me and my brain
Bm E
And my pain, and my shame
D
I guess I do
Bm
This carpark's only got one space and it's for you
E A (Ab A)
Alone can show an ugly face, so pull me through
D
To where I won't need a light
Bm
To see at night
E (D)
Cos I'll be alright
[Refrão] E Bm E
You're sure as hell not Jesus, but you're saving me
Bm E Bm E
Thank you very much for putting faith in me
Bm E Bm E
Reminding me a light was once so great to be
Bm E A (Amaj7)
I'm glad I made a friend that doesn't pray for me
VERSE 2:
D
Here I wait
Bm
For something bad and saddening to draw my way
E A (Ab A)
I fight to give it everything and lose I may
D
But I still got you somewhere
Bm
It's just upstairs
E
Maybe I care
D
Guess I am
Bm
No big and strong Goliath, I'm a wandering man
E A (Ab A)
And sometimes I get tired and I'm glad a hand
D
Comes and slaps me and then
Bm
It goes again
E (D)
I guess you're my friend
[Refrão] E Bm E
You're sure as hell not Jesus, but you're saving me
Bm E Bm E
Thank you very much for putting faith in me
Bm E Bm E
Reminding me a light was once so great to be
Bm E A (Amaj7)
I'm glad I made a friend that doesn't pray for me
BRIDGE:
Bm
So thanks, my little angel, (thank you too!)
D
For watching over me
G D Em Bm
She says she's gonna break my nose
A
If I don't behave next week
SOLO: Bm E Bm E Bm E Bm E
[Refrão] E Bm
You're sure as hell not Jesus, but you're saving me
E Bm E Bm
Saving me, saving me, saving me, saving me
E Bm E
Saving me, saving me, saviiiing meeeeee!
Bm E A (Amaj7)
Glad I made a friend that doesn't pray for me
OUTRO:
Bm E Bm E Bm E Bm E Bm E Bm E (2x)
Bm E Bm E
How to play Sure As Hell Not Jesus
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.