Christmas Hymn
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Verse 1:
Key: C Major
C
Praise to God whose love was shown
Dm C F/A F/C G/B C
Who sent his Son to earth
C
Jesus left his rightful throne
Dm C F/A F/C G/B C
Be---came a man by birth
Am G F
The virgin's ba----by son
E Am
All cre--ation praised Him
G C F
God in--carnate come
Dm G C
Come to Beth-le-hem
Verse 2:
Key: C# Major
C#
Still a higher call had He
D#m C# F#/A# F#/C# G#/C C#
De-----liv---erance from our sins
C#
Come to set all people free
D#m C# F#/A# F#/C G#/C C#
From Sa----tan's hold with-------in
A#m G# F#
For by the sin of man we fell
F A#m
By the Son of God
G# C# F#
He crushed the power of hell
D#m G# C#
Death we fear no more
Verse 3:
Key: D Major
D
Now we stand with strength, with power
Em D G/B G/D A/C# D
The sons of God on earth
D
Faithful to the final hour
Em D G/B G/D A/C# D
Christ's right—eous---ness our worth
Bm A G
And now all praise is given
F# Bm
For the babe, the Son
A D G
The Savior King is risen
Em A D
Christ is Lord indeed
F# Bm
For the babe, the Son
A D G
The Savior King is risen
Em A D
Christ is Lord indeed
Outro:
Key: D Major
D
| / / / / / / | (6/4) (repeat x4)
Em D G/B G/D A/C# D
| / / / / / / | (rallentando)
How to play Christmas Hymn
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.