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Personal Jesus

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Personal Jesus Acoustic
Depeche Mode
Em022000
Amx02210
G320003
F#2xx0xx
F#m7x44300
Fmaj7x33200
[Intro]
Em
[Chorus]
Your Emown personal Jesus
EmSomeone to hear your prayers
Someone who AmcaresG  F#  
Your Emown personal Jesus
EmSomeone to hear your prayers
Someone who's AmthereG  F#  Em  
[Verse]
EmFeeling unknown and you're all alone
GFlesh and bone, by the Dtelephone
AmLift up the receiver, I'll Bmake you a beClieverEm  
[Verse]
EmTake second best, put me to the test
GThings on your chest, you Dneed to confess
AmI will deliver, you Bknow I'm a forCgiverEm  
F#m7  Fmaj7Reach out and touch faithEm  
F#m7  Fmaj7Reach out and touch faithEm  
[Chorus]
Your Emown personal Jesus
EmSomeone to hear your prayers
Someone who AmcaresG  F#  
Your Emown personal Jesus
EmSomeone to hear your prayers
Someone who's AmthereG  F#  Em  
[Verse]
EmFeeling unknown and you're all alone
GFlesh and bone, by the Dtelephone
AmLift up the receiver, I'll Bmake you a beClieverEm  
AmI will deliver, you Bknow I'm a forCgiverEm  
[Outro]
F#m7  Fmaj7Reach out and touch faithEm  
F#m7  Fmaj7Reach out and touch faithEm  
F#m7  Fmaj7Reach out and touch faithEm  
F#m7  Fmaj7Reach out and touch faithEm  
F#m7  Fmaj7Reach out and touch Emfaith
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The story behind the song

This song explores the idea of being a "personal Jesus" for someone else, offering hope and care. It draws inspiration from the dynamic often seen in relationships, where one person might be seen as a mentor or a god-like figure, much like Elvis Presley was for Priscilla Presley. The lyrics blend sacred and sensual themes, reflecting on how we sometimes elevate loved ones to an almost divine status, even though no one is perfect. Playing this song channels the complex interplay of devotion, idealization, and the human need for guidance.

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About Personal Jesus Chords by Depeche Mode

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