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            Jesus Gonna Be Here
               by Tom Waits 
 *capo 1.fret
[Intro]
Dm
[Verses]
Well, Jesus gonna Dmbe here
Gonna be here soon
he's gonna cover us up with leaves
With a blanket from the A7moon
With a Dmpromise and a vow
And a Gmlullaby for my brow
Jesus gonna Dmbe hereA7  
gonna be here Dmsoon
Well I'm just gonna do nothin' but wait here
I don't have to shout
I got no reason and
And I got no doubt
I'm gonna get myself unfurled
From this mortal coiled up world
Jesus gonna be here
Gonna be here soon
I got to keep my eyes open
So I can see my Lord
I'm gonna watch the horizon
For a brand new Ford
I can hear him rolling on down the lane
I said Hollywood be thy name
Jesus gonna be
Gonna be here soon
Well I gotta keep myself faithful
And you know I've been so good
Except for drinking
But he new that I would
I'm gonna leave this place better
Than the way I found it was
And Jesus gonna be here
Gonna be here soon

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The story behind the song

Tom Waits is known for his distinctive voice and lyrics that often explore the lives of society's marginalized. His music frequently draws from a wide range of genres, from folk and blues to experimental sounds. This song, appearing on the release 121 Tears in a Short Glass, embodies his role as a sympathetic chronicler of those adrift, crafting characters capable of surprising insights even in their despair. Playing it is stepping into a world that is both gritty and profoundly human.

AI-written from these sources:Tom Waits — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Jesus Gonna Be Here

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Jesus Gonna Be Here

by Tom Waits

*capo 1.fret

[Intro]

[Verses]

Well, Jesus gonna be here

Gonna be here soon

he's gonna cover us up with leaves

With a blanket from the moon

With a promise and a vow

And a lullaby for my brow

Dm A7

Jesus gonna be here

gonna be here soon

Well I'm just gonna do nothin' but wait here

I don't have to shout

I got no reason and

And I got no doubt

I'm gonna get myself unfurled

From this mortal coiled up world

Jesus gonna be here

Gonna be here soon

I got to keep my eyes open

So I can see my Lord

I'm gonna watch the horizon

For a brand new Ford

I can hear him rolling on down the lane

I said Hollywood be thy name

Jesus gonna be

Gonna be here soon

Well I gotta keep myself faithful

And you know I've been so good

Except for drinking

But he new that I would

I'm gonna leave this place better

Than the way I found it was

And Jesus gonna be here

Gonna be here soon

About Jesus Gonna Be Here Chords by Tom Waits

Learn how to play Jesus Gonna Be Here by Tom Waits with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Jesus Gonna Be Here chords”, “Jesus Gonna Be Here guitar chords”, or “Tom Waits Jesus Gonna Be Here 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 Jesus Gonna Be Here chords and for experienced players who want accurate Jesus Gonna Be Here lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Dm, A7, Gm.

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