The Church
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste:
3rd traste
[Intro]
D G A/C# D Dsus D
[Verse 1]
D A/C# Bm A
I have come with one purpose
G F#m6 Em11 D A
To capture for myself a bride
D A/C# Bm A
By my life she is lovely
G F#m6 Em11 D A
By my death she’s justified
[Verse 2]
D A/C# Bm A
I have always been her husband
G F#m6 Em11 D A
Though many lovers she has known
D A/C# Bm A
So with water I will wash her
G F#m6 Em11 D A
Oh and by my word alone
[Pre-Chorus]
G A
So when you hear...
Bm G
The sound of the water
G A
You will know...
Bm A
You’re not alone
[Chorus]
G A D
'Cause I haven’t come for only you
G A Bm
But for my people to pursue
G A D A/C# Bm
You cannot care for me with no regard for her
G A D G A/C#
If you love me you will love the church
[Verse 3]
D A/C# Bm A
Oh and I have long pursued her
G F#m6 Em11 D A
As a harlot and a whore
D A/C# Bm A
Oh but she will feast upon me
G F#m6 Em11 D A
She will drink and thirst no more
[Pre-Chorus]
G A
So when you taste...
Bm G
My flesh and my blood
G A
You will know...
Bm A
You’re not alone
[Chorus]
G A D
'Cause I haven’t come for only you
G A Bm
But for my people to pursue
G A D A/C# Bm
You cannot care for me with no regard for her
G A D
If you love me you will love the church
F#m6 Em11
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How to play The Church
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 E. 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.