Do You Hear What I Hear
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Introd.: Em G
[Verso 1]
Em G
Said the night wind to the little lamb, do you see what I see
Em G
Way up in the sky little lamb, Do you see what I see
Em C G
A star, A star, dancing in the night
Em C Em
With a tail as big as a kite
C D G
With a tail as big as a kite
[Verso 2]
Em
Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy
G
Do you hear what I hear
Em G
Ringing through the sky shepherd boy, do you hear what I hear
Em C G
A song, A song, High above the trees
Em C Em
With a voice as big as the sea
C D G
With a voice as big as the sea
[Verso 3]
Em
Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king
G
Do you know what I know
Em G
In a palace warm mighty king, do you know what I know
Em C G
A child, A child, Shivers in the cold
Em C Em
Let us bring him silver and gold
C D G
Let us bring him silver and gold
[Verso 4]
Em G
Said the King to the people everywhere, listen to what I say
Em G
Pray for peace people everywhere, listen to what I say
Em C G
The child, The child, sleeping in the night
Em C Em
He will bring us goodness and light
C D G
He will bring us goodness and light, and light
How to play Do You Hear What I Hear
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.