Bethlehem
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C G7 C
Jesus when You came to earth so long ago
F Fm C
Was it hard for You was it Lord
G7 Am C
Heaven was Your home and yet You came to us
F Fm C
As a little child just a Babe
F C F C
Lord we're glad You came yet it's such a shame
F C G7 C
That our sins must bring You for the cross
G7 C
Angles came two shepherds in the fields nearby
F Fm C
With a heavenly host and they sang
G7 Am C
Peace on earth goodwill to men tonight is born
F Fm C
A Savior Christ the Lord in Bethlehem
F C F C
You will find Him there wrapped in swaddling clothes
F C G7 C
A manger in a stable holds the Babe
G7 C
Jesus even wise men from lands far away
F Fm C
Came to honor You by a star
G7 Am C
Kings trembled at the thought that You a child had come
F Fm C
They sought to kill You Lord just a Babe
F C F C
Lord we're glad You came praise Your holy name
F C G7 C
You're love for us brought You to Bethlehem
F C F C
Lord we're glad You came praise Your holy name
F C G7 C
You're love for us brought You to Bethlehem
How to play Bethlehem
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.