The Messiah
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[Verso 1]
Dm
Take Him down, take Him down
C
Move Him gently, hold His head
Bb
Wipe His face, clean the blood off
A
Lay Him here, wrap Him in this cloth
[Verso 2]
Dm
Lift Him up, lift Him up
C
Move Him easy, careful now
Bb F A
He's the Messiah
[Verso 3]
Dm
Tears are filling, eyes of sorrow
C
Hands are touching, no one's speaking
Bb
His eyes are empty, skin's so white
A
His body's cold, it has no life
[Refrão]
Bb F A
He's the Messiah
Bb F A
He's the Messiah
[Ponte]
Bb F C
Go (go) into the world and tell
Dm
All of creation he lives
Bb C
He lives in the hearts of men
Bb F C
He said, "Go (go) into the world and tell
Dm
All of creation he lives
Bb C
He lives in the hearts of men"
[Refrão]
Bb F A
He's the Messiah
Bb F A
He's the Messiah
[Verso 4]
Dm
Dry your eyes, hold each other
C
Lift your thoughts, we are brothers
Bb F A
He's the Messiah
[Verso 5]
Dm C
Don't be afraid, He has risen, He's not here
Why are you trembling with fear?
Bb
Just as He told you, just as He said
A
They could not stop Him, He is not dead!
[Refrão]
Bb F A
He's the Messiah
Bb F A
He's the Messiah
Bb F A
He's the Messiah
He's alive!
Bb F A
He's the Messiah
(Fade Out)
Bb F A
He's the Messiah
How to play The Messiah
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 Dm. 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.