[Intro]
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[Verse 1]
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Some want to be a prophet of the Lord
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Some want to be a hero
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Some want to gain great wealth and fame
D       G
I want to be like Jesus.

[Chorus]
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I want to be like Jesus
C                 G
I want to be like Jesus
G
Walking in the light,
always in the right
D       G
I want to be like Jesus.

[Instrumental]
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[Verse 2]
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Some want to have a big church choir
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Some want to be a preacher
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Some just want to fly away
D       G
I want to be like Jesus.

[Chorus]
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I want to be like Jesus
C                 G
I want to be like Jesus
G
Walking in the light,
always in the right
D       G
I want to be like Jesus.

[Instrumental]
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[Chorus]
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I want to be like Jesus
C                 G
I want to be like Jesus
G
Walking in the light,
always in the right
D       G
I want to be like Jesus.