When Jesus Came To Jordan
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Em Am Em
When Jesus came to Jordan
Em Am D
To be baptized by John,
Em Am Em
He did not come for pardon,
Am D Em
But as his Fathers Son
Em D G
Behold The Lamb Of God
Am D G Em
Who Takes Away The Sins Of The World
D Em
This Is God's Chosen One
Em Am Em
He came to share repentance
Em Am D
With all who mourn their sins,
Em Am Em
To speak the vital sentence
Am D Em
With which good news begins.
Em Am Em
He came to share temptation,
Em Am D
Our utmost woe and loss,
Em Am Em
For us and our salvation
Am D Em
To die upon the cross.
Em Am Em
So when the Dove descended
Em Am D
On him, the Son of Man,
Em Am Em
The hidden years had ended,
Am D Em
The age of grace began.
Em D G
Behold The Lamb Of God
Am D G Em
Who Takes Away The Sins Of The World
D Em
This Is God's Chosen One
How to play When Jesus Came To Jordan
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.