I Am Barabbas

Capo: 4th fret Intro Em C G (x2) [Verse 1] Em C They said that this preacher man G Comes from Galilee Em C G Did something so absurd that He deserves to serve my penalty Em C G How can it be? [Verse 2] Em C I know I've done my wrongs G 'Cause doing wrong is something I do well Em C G I know the court of law and something like this doesn't ring a bell Em C G How can it be? Em C D How can it be? Chorus Em C I am Barabbas G You took upon my cross Em C I was a prisoner G 'Til you bought my bond with blood Em C G And I can't run away Em C G From what my accusers say Em C 'Cause I am Barabbas G D I am Barabbas Em C G Your friend Em C G [Verse 3] Em C They made me sit right there G As I watched them beat that preacher man Em C G Thirty-nine of all them lashes should've been on my own skin Em C G How can it be? Em C D How can it be? Chorus Em C I am Barabbas G You took upon my cross Em C I was a prisoner G 'Til you bought my bond with blood Em C G And I can't run away Em C G From what my accusers say Em C 'Cause I am Barabbas G D I am Barabbas Em C G Your friend Em C G (x3) [Verse 4] Em C I'll never understand the G Repercussions of my every sin Em C Is this love? G Or is this hatred flowing out from bitterness Em C G How can it be? (pause) Em C D But He looked at me And I said- Chorus Em C I am Barabbas G You took upon my cross Em C I was a prisoner G 'Til you bought my bond with blood Em C G And I can't run away Em C G From what my accusers say Em C 'Cause I am Barabbas G D Oh, I am Barabbas Em I am Barabbas your friend