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Performer: Blues Brothers
Words and music: Traditional
John The Revelator
Chorus:
G
Tell me, who’s that writing? (John the revelator)
D7
Tell me, who’s that writing, (John the revelator)
G C
Now tell me, who’s that writing, (John the revelator)
D7 G
He wrote the book of the seven seals
G
God walked down the hill one day
D7
Called Adam by his name
G C
Adam wouldn’t answer
D7 G
Cause he was naked and ashamed
(Chorus)
G
You know, Christ had twelve apostles (Spirit willing)
D7
Three He led away (Oh but the flesh was weak)
G C
He said watch with Me while I walk
D7 G
While I go yonder and pray
G
For Christ rose on Easter morning, (Hallelujah)
D7
Mary and Martha came down to see (The resurrection)
G C
He said go and tell my disciples
D7 G
To meet Me in Galilee
(Chorus)
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