Angels We Have Heard On High
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E B E
Angels we have heard on high
E B E
Sweetly singing o'er the plains
C#m B E
And the mountains in reply
G#m B E
Echoing their joyous strains
[Refrão]E F#m E B E A E B
Glo - o - o - o - ria in excelsis De-o
E F#m E B E A E B E
Glo - o - o - o - ria in excelsis Dee--ee-o
E B E
Shepherds why this jubilee
E B E
Why your joyous strains prolong
C#m B E
What the gladsome tidings be
G#m B E
Which inspire your heavenly song
E B E
Come to Bethlehem and see
E B E
Christ whose birth the angels sing
C#m B E
Come adore on bended knee
G#m B E
Christ the Lord the newborn King
E B E
See Him in a manger laid
E B E
Jesus Lord of Heav’n and Earth
C#m B E
Mary Joseph lend your aid
G#m B E
With us sing our Savior’s birth
How to play Angels We Have Heard On High
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.