Come Now Our King
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Intro: G C/G G (x2)
verse 1:
G Am G/B C D Em
Bethlehem turns in tonight, a town lit up by candle light
C Em D Am G/B C G
All the children tucked in tight, Bethlehem turns in tonight
verse 2:
G Am G/B C D Em
The angels start their whispering about The One they're welcoming
C Em D Am G/B C G
No one knows what's soon to be as the angels start their whispering
Chorus:
C D7/C Gsus4 G C D G
They sing glory in the highest, come now our King
C D7/C Gsus4 G C D ( G )
We've been waiting, come now our King
verse 3:
G Am G/B C D Em
Silence falls yet once again, the shepherds leave for Bethlehem
C Em D Am G/B C G
Baby's cry soon welcomes them, silence falls yet once again
Chorus:
C D7/C Gsus4 G C D G
They sing glory in the highest, come now our King
C D7/C Gsus4 G C D ( G )
We've been waiting, come now our King
Interlude : Am G/B C G/B
(Am7 also works in the interlude)
Bridge:
Am7 G/B C Em
Glory oh glory, You came here to save
A/C# C D7/C C D7/C
Oh Lord we've been waiting so come now our King
verse 4:
G Am G/B C D Em
Now my night has turned to day, an empty manger, empty grave
C Em D Am G/B C G
Baby born so I could say, now my night has turned to day
Chorus:
C D7/C Gsus4 G C D G
They sing glory in the highest, come now our King
C D7/C Gsus4 G C D ( G )
We've been waiting, come now our King
Ending:
Am G/B C D G
Come now our King
How to play Come Now Our King
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 G. 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.