When Jesus Left Birmingham
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G C G C
When Jesus left Birmingham, All the disciples went crazy
G C
When Jesus left Birmingham
G C
All the people went completely nuts
Em C
They all busted out on a wild night
Em C
Riding high on a golden calf
G C
When Jesus left Birmingham
G C G C G C G C G C
All the people had themselves a big long laugh
G C
Well my girl, she's a walker
G C
And she can talk herself out of any mess
G C
My girl, she don't pray
G C
But she somehow seems still to be blessed
Em C
When those crazy nights come a callin'
Em C
Man, she'll dance on the tables, like all of the rest
G C
When my girl (When my girl) left Birmingham (left Birmingham)
G C F
She was doing what she thought was best
Em F G F G F
It's all free on the inside It's all free on the inside
Em F G F G
Save us right now, we need you...
F Em F G F G
We need you right now (itâ??s all free on the inside)
G F G G F G
Inside, gotta get inside... Inside
G down G down G down ...down up C down C down C down...down up
G down G down G down ...down up C down ...
G C
I see myself with a rosary
G C
I'm in a garden and I'm talking to myself
G C
I ain't sayin' much worth repeating
G C
Just askin' for forgiveness and all of his best
Em C
When those crazy nights come a callin'
Em C
Man, I'm just as human as I can be
G C G C
When Jesus left Birmingham, He left it there for you and me
When Jesus left Birmingham, He left it there for you and me
G C }
So let it rock, let it roll }
G C }
Let the Bible belt come and save my soul } repeat till end
How to play When Jesus Left Birmingham
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.