What Would Jesus Do
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What Would Jesus Do
C Fm C Fm
C Fm C Fm
Little child in the dark
Dm Am Gsus G
Homeless one in the park
C Fm C Fm
Not attracted to pleasant places
Dm Am Bb G
He was drawn to broken hearts and lonely faces
C G/B
What would Jesus say, what would Jesus do
Am C/G
Where would Jesus go, we've got to go there too
F Dm Gsus G
He wants to love them, love them through me and you
C G/B
We must be his voice, we must be his hands
Am C/G
We must show his heart so they understand
F Dm Gsus G
Brothers and sisters, we've got his work to do
C Fm C Fm C
It's a labor of love
Fm C Fm
Do you hear the lost ones cry
Dm Am Gsus G
Will you stop or walk on by
C Fm C Fm
Now he waits for us to start
Dm Am Bb G
To be the expression of the Father's heart
C G/B
What would Jesus say, what would Jesus do
Am C/G
Where would Jesus go, we've got to go there too
F Dm Gsus G
He wants to love them, love them through me and you
C G/B
We must be his voice, we must be his hands
Am C/G
We must show his heart so they understand
F Dm Gsus G
Brothers and sisters, we've got his work to do
F G
Can you feel the pain he feels
C G
As he weeps for his own
F
Let's dry his tears
G Am G F A
And bring his wayward children home
D A/C#
What would Jesus say, what would Jesus do
Bm D/A
Where would Jesus go, we've got to go there too
G Em Asus A
He wants to love them, love them through me and you
D A/C#
We must be his voice, we must be his hands
Bm D/A
We must show his heart so they understand
G Em Asus A
Brothers and sisters, we've got his work to do
D A/C#
What would Jesus say, what would Jesus do
Bm D
Where would Jesus go, we've got to go there too
G Em Asus A
He wants to love them, love them through me and you
D D/C#
We must be his voice, we must be his hands
Bm D/A
We must show his heart so they understand
G Em A
Brothers and sisters, we've got his work to do
D D/C#
What would Jesus say, what would Jesus do
Bm D/A
Where would Jesus go, we've got to go there too
G Em Asus A
He wants to love them, love them through me and you
D D/C#
We must be his voice, we must be his hands
Bm D/A
We must show his heart so they understand
G Em Bm D G
Brothers and sisters, we've got his work to do
G D D Gm D
A labour of love
How to play What Would Jesus Do
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.