Bethlehem
View chords used in this chart
Eb Bb/D Gm F/A
Starlight in a mother's eyes
Gm F/A Bb Bb/D Eb2
A Ho-ly Child is born
Eb Bb/D Gm F/A
Kings and shepherds on their knees
Cm7 F/A Eb/Bb
Adoring Christ the Lord
Eb/Bb Bb
Beth-le-hem
Eb/Bb Bb
Beth-le-hem
Bb/D Eb2 Bb/F F
Behold Your beautiful Saviour!
Eb/Bb Gm7 Bb/F
Fall down, worship Him
Cm7 F Bb
The King born in Bethlehem
Eb Bb/D Gm F
He knew the secrets of the world
Gm F/A Bb Bb/D Eb2
His lips could not yet speak
Eb Bb/D Gm F/A
Heaven wrapped in flesh and blood
Cm7 F Eb/Bb Bb
The Son of Majesty
Eb/Bb Bb
Beth-le-hem
Eb/Bb Bb
Beth-le-hem
Bb/D Eb2 Bb/F F
Behold Your beautiful Saviour!
Eb/Bb Gm7 Bb/F
Fall down, worship Him
Cm7 F Bb
The King born in Bethlehem
Bb7/Ab Eb/G | Ebm/Gb Bb/F
Bb7/Ab Eb/G Ebm/Gb Bb/F
Fall down, wor - ship
Bb7/Ab Eb/G Bb/F
The Hope of Isra-el
Bb7/Ab Eb/G Ebm/Gb Bb/F
Come and adore Him
Cm7 F Bb
Jesus, Emmanuel!
Bb7/Ab Eb/G Ebm/Gb Bb/F
Fall down, wor - ship
Bb7/Ab Eb/G Bb/F
The Hope of Isra-el
Bb7/Ab Eb/G Ebm/Gb Bb/F
Come and adore Him
Cm7 F Bb
Jesus, Emmanuel!
Eb/Bb Bb
Beth-le-hem
Eb/Bb Bb
Beth-le-hem
Bb/D Eb2 Bb/F F
Behold Your beautiful Saviour!
Eb/Bb Gm7 Bb/F
Fall down, worship Him
Cm7 F Bb
The King born in Bethlehem
Cm7 F Bb
The King born in Bethlehem
Bb Eb2
O little town of Bethlehem
Bb/D F Bb
How still we see thee lie
Eb2
Above the deep and dreamless sleep
Bb/D F Bb
The silent stars go by
Gm7 Dm
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
Eb D7
The everlasting Light
Bb Bb/D
The hopes and fears of
Eb2 Cm7 Bb/F
All the years are met
F Eb/Bb Bb
In thee tonight
How to play Bethlehem
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Eb. 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.