December Child
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CAPO: 3
Intro: C F (4x)
C F
What babe is this who cries no tears
C F
Who brought you forth, who laid you here?
C F
A little child, a tiny thing
C F
How can it be they call you king
G
A baby in a manger born
F G
So early on a Christmas morn
Am G
The angels sang, the heavens smiled
F
And here you are
C F C F
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C F
December child, so full of grace
C F
So humbly born, so highly praised
C F
They bring you gifts, they follow stars
C F
They say they know who you really are
G
But you are still your mother's son
F G
They say you are the chosen one
Am G
The kings and queens, the rank and file
F
All know your name
C F C F
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Bridge:
G Am
While the shepherds watch they're keeping
F C F
We lie sleeping
C F
December child, the world awaits
C F
And soon enough you'll meet your fate
C F
Your mother's arms will soon grow cold
C F
And yearn for her sweet babe to hold
G
And all the world, in all its need
F G
Will soon be pulling at your sleeve
Am G
So give her time, a little while
F
And go to sleep
C F C F
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G
For all the world, in all its need
F G
Will soon be pulling at your sleeve
Am G
So give her time, a little while
F
And go to sleep
C F C F C F C
December child___ oooooh ooh ooh
How to play December Child
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.