Written by Josiah Queen
Intro Em C GEm C They said that this preacher man G Comes from Galilee Em C G Did something so absurd that he deserved to serve my penalty Em C G How can it be?Verse 1:
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 G How can it be?Verse 2:
Em C I am Barabbas G You took upon my cross Em C I was a prisoner G Till you bought my bond with blood Em C G I can't run away Em C G From what my accusers say Em C I am Barabbas G D I am Barabbas Em C G Your friendEm C They made me sit right there G As I watched them beat that preacher man Em C G 39 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? OhVerse 3:
Em C I'll never comprehend the G Repercussions of my every sin Em Is this love? C G Or is this hatred flowing out from bitterness Em C G How can it be? Em C D But he looked at me And I said -Verse 4:
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