Do You Hear What I Hear
View chords used in this chart
6m 3m
A star, a star, dancing in the night
4 5 3
With a tail as big as a kite
4 57 1
With a tail as big as a kite
1 5 1 * *
Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy, do you hear what I hear
* 5 1 * *
Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy, do you hear what I hear
6m 3m
A song, a song, high above the trees
4 5 3
With a voice as big as the sea
4 57 1
With a voice as big as the sea
1 5 1 * *
Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king, do you know what I know
* 5 1 * *
In your palace warm, mighty king, do you know what I know
6m 3m
A Child, a Child shivers in the cold
4 5 3
Let us bring Him silver and gold
4 57 1
Let us bring Him silver and gold
1 5 1 * *
Said the king to the people ev'rywhere, listen to what I say
* 5 1 * *
Pray for peace, people every-where, listen to what I say
6m 3m
The Child, the Child, sleeping in the night
4 5 3
He will bring us goodness and light
4 57 1
He will bring us goodness and light
NOTES:
- L5: 1 on "night", L6: 1 on "kite"
- Play: Lively, Calypso style
SYMBOLS:
- Asterisk (*) = new measure, play same chord
- Period (.) = 1/8 note rest at start of a measure
- Underline(_) = sustain note into next measure
CHORDS (Number System):
- Example: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
- Key of C: C D E F G A B
- Detailed description: /pub/guitar/other_stuff/numbering_system.txt
- Submitted by: Barrie McCombs (bmccombs@acs.ucalgary.ca)
How to play Do You Hear What I Hear
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 A. 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.