Jerusalem

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Jerusalem--Don McLean
Chords Used(Alternate to those suggested by Ultimate Guitar):
Gdim Am/G Cm/G#*
E ----3------3------0-----|
B ----2------1------1-----|
G ----3------2------2-----|
D ----2------2------2-----|
A ----x------0------3-----|
E ----x------x------4-----|
*For this chord, play a barre chord Cm but run your index finger
at a slant to cross the fret with your fingertip to play a G#.
If that doesn't work, just play a Cm or what Ultimate Guitar
suggests.
Capo 2
G
Intro--Strum
G Em G Em
Jerusalem, Jerusalem all roads lead to you.
C Am C D D7
Jerusalem, Jerusalem your light is shining through.
G Bm C Cm
And you will show, show the way, to all who see it shine,
G Em Cm Dsus4 G
That we can live, in peace, in Jerusalem_____ this time.
G Em G Em
The walls will keep you in, the walls will keep you out.
C Am C D
The gates are calling those, who know what it's about.
G Em G Em
Jerusalem, Jerusalem all roads lead to you.
C Am C D D7
Jerusalem, Jerusalem your light is shining through.
G Bm C Cm
And you will show, show the way, to all who see it shine,
G Em Cm Dsus4 G
That we can live, in peace, in Jerusalem_____ this time.
G Em G Em
Jerusalem is old, Jerusalem is new,
C Am C D
Jerusalem can hold, Muslim, Christian, Jew.
G Em G Em
In Jerusalem, Jerusalem all roads lead to you.
C Am C D
Jerusalem, Jerusalem your light is shining through.
G Bm C Cm
And you will show, show the way, to all who see it shine,
G Em Cm Dsus4 G
That we can live, in peace, in Jerusalem_____ this time.
C G/B Gdim Am/G Cm/G# G Dsus4 Dsus4 D
G Em G Em
The markets and the alleys, the temples and the tombs.
C Am C D
A place for all believers, it has so many rooms.
G Em G Em
In Jerusalem, Jerusalem all roads lead to you.
C Am C D
Jerusalem, Jerusalem your light is shining through.
G Bm C Cm
And you will show, show the way, to all who see it shine,
G Em Cm Dsus4 G
That we can live, in peace, in Jerusalem_____ this time.
G Em Cm Dsus4 D G
Yes, we can live, in peace, in Jerusalem________ this time.

Jerusalem chords and lyrics

Free chords for Jerusalem by Don McLean. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Jerusalem--Don McLean
Chords Used(Alternate to those suggested by Ultimate Guitar):
*For this chord, play a barre chord Cm but run your index finger
 at a slant to cross the fret with your fingertip to play a G#.
 If that doesn't work, just play a Cm or what Ultimate Guitar 
 suggests.
Capo 2
Intro--Strum G
C G/B Gdim Am/G Cm/G# G Dsus4 Dsus4 D

Jerusalem Chords by Don McLean

Learn how to play Jerusalem by Don McLean with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Jerusalem chords”, “Jerusalem guitar chords”, or “Don McLean Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem chords and for experienced players who want accurate Jerusalem lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Gdim, Am/G, Cm/G, E, B, G.

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