Preacher Tell Me Like It Is

A D Preacher, I'd say its been a while G since you heard this request, D but my spirit is tired, D#m A and I need rest. D I want to hear from heaven, G D a clear word from God, D a sermon of conviction A straight from the heart. ------------------------------------------ D# I've been hearing other preachers G# say I don't have to change, D# the most eloquent of speakers tell me I'm okay, A# D# but it hasn't eased my conscience, G# and I know its not the truth, D# so when you stand before us, A# can I count on you? ------------------------------------------ D# Oh preacher, G# D# you say you want to be my friend, G# D# A# don't be afraid to call my sin what it is. D# Gm D# And preacher, tell me I can overcome, G# D# A# but its only by the blood of the lamb . Gm Fm A# Don't tell me like I wish it was, G# D# preacher tell me like it is. A# D# ------------------------------------------ B E so open up the word B D#m A and let the spirit lead F#m E preach until i've heard B God speak to me E don't worry 'bout my feelings A don't worry 'bout my shame E just preach the cross of Jesus G#m B and that I'm to blame. ------------------------------------------ E Oh preacher, G#m A E you say you want to be my friend, A E B don't be afraid to call my sin what it is. E G#m A E And preacher, tell me I can overcome, A E B but its only by the blood of the lamb . F#m B Don't tell me like I wish it was, A D# E preacher tell me like it is. C#m A Life is quickly passing, E the world is fading fast, C#m A and the foolishness of preaching F#m B is the only hope we have. ------------------------------------------ E So preacher, A E you say you want to be my friend, A E B don't be afraid to call my sin what it is. E G#m A E And preacher, tell me I can overcome, A E B but its only by the blood of the lamb . F#m B Don't tell me like I wish it was, A B E preacher tell me like it is.