Corpus Christi Carol
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Tablatura interativa
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
Am D Am D
[Verse 1]
F Dm
He bear her off, he bear her down
F G C
He bear her into an orchard ground
[Chorus]
F C G Em F
Lu li lu lay lu li lu lay
Em D Am
The falcon hath bourne my mate away
[Verse 1]
F Dm
And in that orchard there was a hold
F G C
That was hanged with purple and gold
F Dm
And in that hold there was a bed
F G C
And it was hanged with gold so red
[Chorus]
F C G Em F
Lu li lu lay lu li lu lay
Em D Am
The falcon hath bourne my mate away
[Verse 2]
F Dm
And on this bed there lyeth a knight
F G C
His wound is bleeding day and night
F Dm
By his bedside kneeleth a maid
F G C
And she weepeth both night and day
[Chorus]
F C G Em F
Lu li lu lay lu li lu lay
Em D Am
The falcon hath bourne my mate away
[Outro]
F Gm Am Dm
By his bedside standeth a stone
F G Am
Corpus christi written thereon
How to play Corpus Christi Carol
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 E. 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.