Biography:
Blind Willie Johnson (January 25, 1897 – September 18, 1945) was a gospel blues singer, guitarist and songwriter.
While the lyrics of his songs were usually religious, his music drew from both sacred and blues traditions. It is characterized by his slide guitar accompaniment and tenor voice, and his frequent use of a lower-register 'growl' or false bass voice.
According to his death certificate, Johnson was born in 1897 near Brenham, Texas. (Earlier, Temple, Texas had been suggested as his birthplace.
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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
[Verse]
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
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
[Verse]
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]
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
[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
[Verse]
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
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
[Verse]
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]
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
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