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About I Want Jesus
I Want Jesus by William McDowell is a slow and contemplative popular song written in Ab major. Ab major is grand and deep. The chord chart uses 10 chords — Ab, Bbmin7, Fmin7, Db, Eb, Fm, Cm, Bb, Dbm, C7 — at 63 BPM.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote I Want Jesus?
I Want Jesus was written and recorded by William McDowell. It appears on the album "I Want Jesus".
What key is I Want Jesus in?
I Want Jesus is in Ab major.
What are the chords in I Want Jesus?
The chord chart uses 10 chords: Ab, Bbmin7, Fmin7, Db, Eb, Fm, Cm, Bb, Dbm, C7.
How fast is I Want Jesus?
I Want Jesus is played at 63 BPM (beats per minute) — a slow and contemplative feel.
Is I Want Jesus easy to play?
With 10 unique chords, I Want Jesus is rated Advanced. It takes some practice but is very manageable.
Can I get a printable PDF of I Want Jesus?
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I Want Jesus Lyrics
William McDowell · I Want Jesus
[Verse 1]
Oh, oh oh I Want Jesus
Oh, oh - oh I Want Him
Oh, oh - oh Only Jesus
Take this world and give me Him
[Verse 1 ]
Oh, oh oh I Want Jesus
Oh, oh - oh I Want Him
Oh, oh - oh Only Jesus
Take this world and give me Him
[Verse 2]
No more mixture
Give me the God of Scripture
No more idols or lesser loves
No substitute will ever do
There’s nothing more I’ll ever pursue
[Verse 1 ]
Oh, oh oh I Want Jesus
Oh, oh - oh I Want Him
Oh, oh - oh Only Jesus
Take this world and give me Him
[Verse 3]
I surrender until my heart grows tender
Here be my treasure
My greatest call
No substitute will ever do
There’s nothing more I’ll ever pursue
[Bridge]
I made my choice Made my decision
I made my choice Made my decision
I'll take the king over everything
I'll take the king over everything
I'll take the king over everything
[Outro]
I’ll take the King, over everything, over everything
I'll take the King, over everything, over everything