He Is Called Jesus / Simeon’s Song Chords / Audio (Transposable):
Intro
Bm A/C# D Bm A/C# D
Verse 1
G A D
A young couple walks through the temple door
Em D/F# A A/C# D
Carrying salvation in their arms; a sight for old eyes
B/D# Em G A
Redemption draws nigh in the guise of this little baby boy
Verse 2
G A D
The prophecies are weaving together
Em D/F# A
And the waiting is coming to an end
A/C# D B/D#
God promised I'd see His Messiah
Em G A Em A
With these failing eyes before I went home and God kept His word
Chorus 1
Bm G D Em A
He is called Jesus Son of David Son of Joseph Son of God
Bm G D Em [3 8] A
He is called Jesus Prince of Peace and the Holy One
[6 8] Bm A/C# D Em G
Of Israel Messiah Redeemer and King
G D/F# Em A Bm A/C# D
He is called Jesus God's Word made flesh for me
F#m E/G# A Em A F#m E/G# A
...for me God's Word made flesh for me
Verse 3
G A D
They brought Him to me for a blessing
Em D/F# A
With no idea of the blessing they bring
A/C# D B/D# Em
Two doves as a ransom for their little Lamb
G A
Who will break their hearts but redeem their souls
[Chorus 1]
Interlude
F#m E/G# A E/G# F#m E/G# F#m E D A/C# Bm
Verse 4
A E/G# G D
You can take these eyes for I have seen Your salvation
A E/G# G D
You can take this breath and bring me at last into Your peace
A E/G# Bm A/C#
You can take these hands for I've held the light to the Gentiles
D D A
And the glory of Your people Israel
Chorus 2
C#m A E F#m B
He is called Jesus Son of David Son of Joseph Son of God
C#m A E F#m B
He is called Jesus Prince of Peace and the Holy One
C#m B/D# E A E/G# A
Of Israel Messiah Redeemer and King
A E/G# F#m B C#m B/D# E
He is called Jesus God's Word made flesh for me
F#m B
He's the promised made flesh for me
Ending
C#m B/D# E C#m B/D# E
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