Ben Folds - Jesusland

here’s jesusland by ben folds . from ’songs for silverman . ’

standard tuning , capo 1st fret to match the recording .

intro ( opening piano bit )

Am D ( x 4 )

Fsus2 C G

verse
G D Am
take a walk , out the gate you go and never stop
C D G
past dollar stores and wig shops
D Am
quarter in a cup for every block
C D Am
and watch the buildings grow
Am C
smaller as you go

verse
G D Am
down the tracks , beautiful mcmansions on a hill
C D G
that overlook a highway
D Am
riverboat casinos and you still
C D
have yet to see a soul

chorus
Am D
jesuslaaaaaaaaand ( x2 )

Fsus2 C G

verse
G D Am
town to town , broadcast to each house they drop your name
C D G
but no – one knows your face
D Am
billboards quoting things you’d never say
C D
you hang your head and pray

chorus

for
Am D
jesuslaaaaaaaaand ( x2 )

Fsus2 C G ( x2 )

bridge
A C G
miles and miles , and the sun’s going down
A C
pulses glow , from their homes
G
you’re not alone
F E C D
lights come on , as you lay your weary head
G
on their lawn

middle – G D Am C D ( x2 )

verse
G D Am
parking lots , cracked and growing grass you see it all
C D G
from offices to farms
D Am
crosses flying high above the malls
C D
along the walk through

chorus
Am D
jesuslaaaaaaaaand ( x2 )

Fsus2 C G ( x2 )

end

by jimbles . enjoy .