The lyrics tell part of the story of Jesus of Nazareth. Mercury, credited with writing the song, was a Parsi Zoroastrian. The track features a two-chord rhythm section during the verses with a long instrumental break toward the end of the song. Because of the effects created by May’s Red Special gui...
[Verse 1]
And then I saw Him in the crowd
A lot of people had gathered 'round Him
The beggars shouted, the lepers called Him
The old man said nothing
He just stared about Him
[Chorus]
All going down
To see the Lord Jesus
All going down
To see the Lord Jesus (going down)
All going down
[Verse 2]
Then came a man before his feet he fell
Unclean, said the leper and rang his bell
Felt the palm of a hand touch his head
Go now, go now
You're a new man instead
[Chorus]
All going down
To see the Lord Jesus
All going down
To see the Lord Jesus (right)
All going down
[Verse 3]
It all began with the three wise men
Followed a star, took them to Bethlehem
And made it heard throughout the land
Born was a leader of man
[Chorus]
All going down
To see the Lord Jesus
All going down (going down to Bethlehem)
To see the Lord Jesus
All going down
[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 4]
It all began with the three wise men
Followed a star, took them to Bethlehem
And made it heard throughout the land
Born was a leader of man, that's right
[Chorus]
All going down
To see the Lord Jesus
All going down
To see the Lord Jesus
All going down
Jesus was written by Freddie Mercury.
Jesus was produced by John Anthony & Roy Thomas Baker & Queen.