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[Intro]
G G#m Em Em7  C D
[Verse]
GGod is a concepG/F#t        Em       Em7  Cby which we meDasure our paGin
     G/F#      Em       Em7   CI'll say it agDain
GGod is a concepG/F#t        Em       Em7  Cby which we meDasure our paGin yeah
     G/F#   Cpain yeahG  G/F#  
[Bridge]
         Em          Em7      C   D(Em) (repeat chord progression)
I don't believe in magic
I don't believe in I Ching
I don't believe in Bible
I don't believe in tarot
I don't believe in Hitler
I don't believe in Jesus
I don't believe in Kennedy
I don't believe in Buddha
I don't believe in mantra
I don't believe in gita
I don't believe in yoga
I don't believe in kings
I don't believe in Elvis
I don't believe in Zimmerman
        Em            Em7     C(n.c.)
I don't believe in Beatles
I just believe in GmeG/F#  Em  
Yoko and meEm7-       C    Dand that's reality
[Outro]
GThe dream is overG/F#,        Em       Em7    Cwhat can I sayD?D7  
GThe dream is oG/F#ver,     Em       Em7   CyesterdDayD7  
CI was the dreDamweaver but nGow G/F#I'm rebEmornEm7  
CI was the walDrus but nGow G/F#I'm JEmohnEm7  
CAnd so, dear frDiends
You'll just hGave to G/F#carry oEmnEm7  
CThe dream is oGver
Em7 : 0 2 0 0 0 0

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God

by John Lennon

Lyrics & chords · Original key

[Intro]

G G#m Em Em7 C D

[Verse]

G G/F# Em Em7 C D G

God is a concept by which we measure our pain

G/F# Em Em7 C D

I'll say it again

G G/F# Em Em7 C D G

God is a concept by which we measure our pain yeah

G/F# C G G/F#

pain yeah

[Bridge]

Em Em7 C D Em

() (repeat chord progression)

I don't believe in magic

I don't believe in I Ching

I don't believe in Bible

I don't believe in tarot

I don't believe in Hitler

I don't believe in Jesus

I don't believe in Kennedy

I don't believe in Buddha

I don't believe in mantra

I don't believe in gita

I don't believe in yoga

I don't believe in kings

I don't believe in Elvis

I don't believe in Zimmerman

Em Em7 C

(n.c.)

I don't believe in Beatles

G G/F# Em

I just believe in me

Em7 C D

Yoko and me- and that's reality

[Outro]

G G/F# Em Em7 C D D7

The dream is over, what can I say?

G G/F# Em Em7 C D D7

The dream is over, yesterday

C D G G/F# Em Em7

I was the dreamweaver but now I'm reborn

C D G G/F# Em Em7

I was the walrus but now I'm John

C D

And so, dear friends

G G/F# Em Em7

You'll just have to carry on

C G

The dream is over

Em7 : 0 2 0 0 0 0

About God Chords by John Lennon

Learn how to play God by John Lennon with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “God chords”, “God guitar chords”, or “John Lennon God chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy God chords and for experienced players who want accurate God lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, G#m, Em, Em7, C, D.

FAQ — God by John Lennon

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What key is "God" in?

The chords for "God" show the original chord names (including G, G#m, Em, Em7, C, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.