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Jesus Children Of America

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*CAPO 4th FRET*
(Original Key: Abm)
[Intro]
  Em    A/E   Em(x2)
[Verse 1]
 EmHello Jesus,     A/E   EmJesus children;A/E  
 EmJesus loves you,     A/E   EmJesus children.A/E  
 Dm7Hello G7children, Jesus Cmaj7loves you, of A-B7meri-Emca.A/E  Em  A/E  
[Verse 2]
 EmAre you hearing,     A/E   Emwhat he's saying?A/E  
 EmAre you feeling,     A/E   Emwhat you're praying?A/E  
 Dm7Are you G7hearing, praying, Cmaj7feeling what you B7say in-Emside?A/E  Em  A/E  
[Chorus 1]
You'd better Emtell,     A/E   Emyour A9story F/Gfast...F#m7  B7  
And if you Emlie,     A/E   Emit will A9come to F/Gpass..F#m7.B7  
[Verse 3]
 EmTell me holyA/E,     Emholy roller,A/E  
 EmAre you standing,     A/E   Emlike a soldier?A/E  
 Dm7Are you G7standing for Cmaj7everything you B7talk a-Embout?      A/E     Em(A/ESay);
[Verse 4]
 EmTranscendental,     A/E   EmMeditation,A/E  
 EmSpeaks of inner,     A/E   Empreservation.A/E  
 Dm7Transcen-G7dental Medi-Cmaj7tation gives you B7peace of Emmind.A/E  Em  A/E  
[Chorus 2]
You'd better Emtell,     A/E   Emyour A9story F/Gfast...F#m7  B7  
And if you Emlie,     A/E   Emit will A9come to F/Gpass..F#m7.B7  
[Break]
 EmDon't A/Elie Emto 'em... A/Edon't you Emlie, don't A/Elie Emto 'em.
*KEY CHANGE*
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Ooh, hu Bmhu..E/B.    Bmuh uh uh..E/B.    Bmyeah.E/B  Bm  
[Verse 5]
 BmTell me junkie;     E/B   Bmif you're able,E/B  
 BmAre you playing your cards,     E/B   Bmon the table?E/B  
 Am7Are you D7happy when you Gmaj7stick a needle F#7in your Bmvein?E/B  Bm  E/B  
[Verse 6]
 BmJesus died on,     E/B   Bmcross for you,E/B  
 BmMary is just,     E/B   Bmlooking at you.E/B  
 Am7Mother D7Mary Gmaj7feels,  F#7so much Bmpain, E/Blooking Bmat him.E/B  
[Chorus 3]
You'd better Bmtell,     E/B   Bmyour E9story C/Dfast..C#m7.F#7  
And if you Bmlie,     E/B   Bmit will E9come to C/Dpass..C#m7.F#7  
You'd better Bmtell,     E/B   Bmyour E9story C/Dfast..C#m7.F#7  
And if you Bmlie,     E/B   Bmit will E9come to C/Dpass..C#m7.F#7  
[Outro]
Bm  E/B  Bm
(Repeat to Fade)
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
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   Em      A/E     Dm7     G7     Cmaj7    B7      A9      F/G    F#m7
   Bm      E/B     Am7     D7     Gmaj7    F#7     E9      C/D    C#m7

All chords in this song (18)

The story behind the song

"Jesus Children of America" appears on Stevie Wonder's 1973 album Innervisions, an album known for its socially conscious statements and complex compositions. Wonder, a pioneer in R&B, pop, and soul, crafted this song during a period when his use of synthesizers and other electronic instruments reshaped contemporary R&B. It reflects his artistry as a musician who helped drive genres into the album era, creating cohesive and consistent LPs. Playing this song connects you to the deep musical and social awareness that defines much of his work.

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Jesus Children Of America

by Stevie Wonder

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

A/E

Dm7

Cmaj7

F/G

F#m7

E/B

Am7

Gmaj7

F#7

C/D

C#m7

-------------------------------.................

*CAPO 4th FRET*

(Original Key: Abm)

[Intro]

Em A/E Em

(x2)

[Verse 1]

Em A/E Em A/E

Hello Jesus, Jesus children;

Em A/E Em A/E

Jesus loves you, Jesus children.

Dm7 G7 Cmaj7 B7 Em A/E Em A/E

Hello children, Jesus loves you, of A-meri-ca.

[Verse 2]

Em A/E Em A/E

Are you hearing, what he's saying?

Em A/E Em A/E

Are you feeling, what you're praying?

Dm7 G7 Cmaj7 B7 Em A/E Em A/E

Are you hearing, praying, feeling what you say in-side?

[Chorus 1]

Em A/E Em A9 F/G F#m7 B7

You'd better tell, your story fast...

Em A/E Em A9 F/G F#m7 B7

And if you lie, it will come to pass...

[Verse 3]

Em A/E Em A/E

Tell me holy, holy roller,

Em A/E Em A/E

Are you standing, like a soldier?

Dm7 G7 Cmaj7 B7 Em A/E Em A/E

Are you standing for everything you talk a-bout? (Say);

[Verse 4]

Em A/E Em A/E

Transcendental, Meditation,

Em A/E Em A/E

Speaks of inner, preservation.

Dm7 G7 Cmaj7 B7 Em A/E Em A/E

Transcen-dental Medi-tation gives you peace of mind.

[Chorus 2]

Em A/E Em A9 F/G F#m7 B7

You'd better tell, your story fast...

Em A/E Em A9 F/G F#m7 B7

And if you lie, it will come to pass...

[Break]

Em A/E Em A/E Em A/E Em

Don't lie to 'em... don't you lie, don't lie to 'em.

*KEY CHANGE*

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Bm E/B Bm E/B Bm E/B Bm

Ooh, hu hu... uh uh uh... yeah.

[Verse 5]

Bm E/B Bm E/B

Tell me junkie; if you're able,

Bm E/B Bm E/B

Are you playing your cards, on the table?

Am7 D7 Gmaj7 F#7 Bm E/B Bm E/B

Are you happy when you stick a needle in your vein?

[Verse 6]

Bm E/B Bm E/B

Jesus died on, cross for you,

Bm E/B Bm E/B

Mary is just, looking at you.

Am7 D7 Gmaj7 F#7 Bm E/B Bm E/B

Mother Mary feels, so much pain, looking at him.

[Chorus 3]

Bm E/B Bm E9 C/D C#m7 F#7

You'd better tell, your story fast...

Bm E/B Bm E9 C/D C#m7 F#7

And if you lie, it will come to pass...

Bm E/B Bm E9 C/D C#m7 F#7

You'd better tell, your story fast...

Bm E/B Bm E9 C/D C#m7 F#7

And if you lie, it will come to pass...

[Outro]

Bm E/B Bm

(Repeat to Fade)

CHORD DIAGRAMS:

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Em A/E Dm7 G7 Cmaj7 B7 A9 F/G F#m7

Bm E/B Am7 D7 Gmaj7 F#7 E9 C/D C#m7

About Jesus Children Of America Chords by Stevie Wonder

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