When God Comes And Gathers His Jewels
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D G
INTRO
G7 C
The ceremony was over,
D G
A lad stood alone in tears.
G7 C
For he had just said goodbye,
D G
To the one he had loved through the years.
G7 C
He stood all alone with his head bowed down,
D G
As though his heart would break.
G7 C
Then the Parson came over and took his hand,
D G
And to him these words he did say:
G7 C
When God comes and gathers his jewels,
D G
All his treasures of diamonds and gold.
G7 C
You'll meet her up there up in heaven so fair,
D G
When God comes and gathers his jewels.
G C D G G7 C D G
INSTRUMENTAL
G7 C
Each night when the pale moon is shining,
D G
You can see this lad all alone.
G7 C
With his eyes lifted toward heaven,
D G
He's repeating these words he was told.
G7 C
When God comes and gathers his jewels,
D G
All his treasures of diamonds and gold.
G7 C
I'll meet you up there up in heaven so fair,
D G
When God comes and gathers his jewels.
G C D G G7 C D G
INSTRUMENTAL
G7 C
When God comes and gathers his jewels,
D G
All his treasures of diamonds and gold.
G7 C
I'll meet you up there up in heaven so fair,
D G D G
When God comes and gathers his jewels.
How to play When God Comes And Gathers His Jewels
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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.