Would Jesus Wear A Rolex
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[Intro]
D7sus4#5
[Verse 1]
G G7 C G
Woke up this mornin', turned on my t.v. set.
G7 Em A7 D7
There in livin' color, was somethin' I can't forget.
G G7 C A7
This man was preachin' at me, yeah, layin' on the charm
G D/F# Em A7 D7 G
Askin' me for twenty, with ten-thousand on his arm.
G G7 C G
He wore designer clothing, and a big smile on his face
G Em A7 D7
Sellin' me salvation while they sang Amazin' Grace.
G G7 C A7
Askin' me for money, when he had all the signs of wealth.
G D/F# Em7 A7 D7 G
I almost wrote a check out, yeah, but then I asked myself
[Chorus]
G G7 C G
Would He wear a pinky ring, would He drive a fancy car?
G G/F# Em A7 D7
Would His wife wear furs and diamonds, would His dressin' room have a star?
G G7 C A7
If He came back tomorrow, well there's somethin' I'd like to know
G B7 Em A7 D7 G
Can ya tell me, would Jesus wear a Rolex on His television show.
[Verse 2]
G G7 C G
Would Jesus be political if He came back to earth?
G G/F# Em A7 D7
Have His second home in Palm Springs, yeah, but try to hide His worth?
G G7 C A7
Take money, from those poor folks, when He comes back again,
G G/F# Em A7 D7 G
And admit He's talked to all those preachers who say they been a talkin' to Him?
[Chorus]
G G7 C G
Just ask ya' self, Would He wear a pinky ring, would He drive a fancy car?
G G/F# Em A7 D7
Would His wife wear furs and diamonds, would His dressin' room have a star?
G G7 C A7
If He came back tomorrow, well there's somethin' I'd like to know
[Outro]
G Em C
Could ya tell me, would Jesus wear a Rolex,
G Em C
Would Jesus wear a Rolex
G G/F# Em
Would Jesus wear a Rolex
A7 D7 C G
On His television show-ooh-ooh?
How to play Would Jesus Wear A Rolex
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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.