Born Tonight
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F
F Bb F
Not in a castle like you'd think, no..
F
Golden slippers on His feet
Bb C F
The King is born tonight
F Bb F
Just a stable to call home, but...
F
He doesn't even feel alone
Bb C F
The King is born tonight
C F Bb
So feast your eyes on the Holy One
C F Bb
The fight for freedom has begun
C F Dm
Sons and daughters, you must rise
Bb C F
The King is born tonight
F Bb F
F Bb F
Miles away they felt the joy
F
Traveled so that they could adore
Bb C F
The King born tonight
F Bb F
His mother and His father there
Gm Bb
Blown away that they would raise
Bb C F
The King born tonight
C F Bb
So feast your eyes on the Holy One
C F Bb
The fight for freedom has begun
C F Dm
Sons and daughters, you must rise
Bb C F
The King is born tonight
Dm
And every little thing, every little thing
C F
Will be different
Dm C F
Peace on earth to the men, women and the children
Dm C Bb
And nobody, nobody, nobody can say different
C
The King is born
C F Bb
So feast your eyes on the Holy One
C F Bb
The fight for freedom has begun
C F Dm
Sons and daughters, you must rise
Bb C
The King is born
Bb Dm C
The King is born
Bb C F
The King is born... tonight
Bb F Bb F
How to play Born Tonight
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.