Angels We Have Heard On High
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Verse one
E B E
Angels we have heard on high
E B E
Sweetly singing o'er the plains
E B E
And the mountains in reply
E B E (E B G#m A)
Echoing their joyous strains.
Verse two
E B E
Shepherds, why this jubilee
E B E
Why your joyous strains prolong
E B E
What the gladsome tidings be
E B E (E B G#m A)
Which inspire your heavenly song
Refrain one
E/G# A E/G# B E F#m A B (Turn) E B G#m A
Gloria, in excelsis Deo
Verse three
E B E
Come to Bethlehem and see
E B E
Christ Whose birth the angels sing;
E B E
Come, adore on bended knee,
E B E (E B G#m A)
Christ the Lord, the newborn King
Refrain two
E/G# A E/G# B E F#m A B
Gloria, in excelsis Deo
E/G# A E B F#m C#m A B E (Turn) E B G#m A E B G#m A
Gloria, in excelsis Deo
Verse four
E B E
See Him in a manger laid
E B E
Jesus Lord of Heaven and earth
E B E
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid
E B E (E B G#m A)
With the singing of Saviour's birth
Refrain three
E/G# A E/G# B E F#m A B
Gloria, in excelsis Deo
E/G# A E B E F#m A B
Gloria, in excelsis Deo
E C#m A B E F#m A B E B E B
in excelsis Deo, in excelsis Deo
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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.