Chanticleer
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Intro: C
Verse
F
All this night shrill chanticleer
C
Day's proclaiming trumpeter
F
Claps his wings and loudly cries
Dm C F
Mortals, mortals awake and rise
[Refrão] Dm
See a wonder, heaven's under
Gm C
From the earth is risen a sun
F C F
Shines all night, though day be done
Verse
F
Wake oh earth, wake everything
C
Wake and hear the joy I bring
F
Wake and joy for all this night
Dm C F
Heaven and every twinkling light
[Refrão] Dm
See a wonder, heaven's under
Gm C
From the earth is risen a sun
F C F
Shines all night, though day be done
Verse
F
All men stare amazing
C
Still now stand a-gazing
F
Angels, powers and all that be
Dm C F
Wake and joy this sun to see
[Refrão] Dm
See a wonder, heaven's under
Gm C
From the earth is risen a sun
F C F
Shines all night, though day be done
Instrumental
C F C
F Dm C F Dm Gm C
F C F
Verse
F
Hail, oh sun, oh blessed light
C
Sent into the world by night
F
Let thy rays and heavenly powers
Dm C F
Shine in these dark souls of ours
[Refrão] Dm
See a wonder, heaven's under
Gm C
From the earth is risen a sun
F C F
Shines all night, though day be done
Dm
See a wonder, heaven's under
Gm C
From the earth is risen a sun
F C F C
Shines all night, though day be done
How to play Chanticleer
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.