modern jesus

the synth part/intro is played over the verse chords .

verse

G# A A#m F# C# D#
come on in , have a seat next to me .
A#m F G# A
you know we got . . . we got what you need .
A#m F# C# D#
we may be liars , preaching to choirs ,
A#m F G# A
but we can . . . we can sell your dreams .

pre – chorus

A#m F# C# D#
you don’t need sympathy , they got a pill for everything .
A#m F G# A
just take that dark cloud , wring it out to wash them down .

chorus

A#m F# C# G#
don’t pray for us , we don’t need no modern jesus ,
A#m F# C# G#
to roll with us , the only rule we have is never
F# A#m C# F G# A
giving up , the only faith we have is faith in us .

verse 2
A#m F# C# D#
we’re the ones who started a fire ,
A#m F G# A
yeah they burn out . . . but when they’re on the rise i can’t help but shine .

pre – chorus

A#m F# C# D#
and when the wave approaches take our bodies to the ocean
A#m F
who cares if hell awaits . . . we’re having drinks at heavens gates .

repeat chorus

bridge

A#m F# C# D#
we know that we’re helpless , at least we always assumed .
A#m F G# A
but we don’t need to prove nothing to you .
A#m F# C# D#
let’s keep it cool , you don’t need to feel blue ,
A#m F
cuz we won’t sell you nothing you can’t use .
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repeat chorus