Sweet Jesus
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A D A E
Where's the lady and the time I used to know
D A D
I think that I have been on the road to long
A D A E
Scenes of better days are pictured in my head
D A D
and haunting me those old familiar songs
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D F#- E D F#- E D
Oh sweet Jesus hear me cry, let me see a clearing sky
D F#- E D A
for tomorrow I may be back home again
E A D
so take the shadow from my eyes
A D A E
Sunday morning comes I'm feeling kind of down
D A D
I can't see back to where it all began
A D A E
And I know you'd, help me if you only could
D A D
I don't know why or where or who I am
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(solo)
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How to play Sweet Jesus
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 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.