Emmanuel
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Intro: G C G C
verse 1
D C
He was not the one we thought would come
G
We were looking for a King
D
But He didn't come in glory
D C
The Author of the oceans and the sun
G
Still He chose to be
D
Written in our story
Pre-Chorus
Em C G D
So He could fill our flesh and blood
Em C D
And we could know His love
[Refrão] G C
Emmanuel, A manger for a bed
Am
No crown upon His head
D
He came like us instead
G C
Emmanuel, He meets you where you are
Am
He holds your heavy heart
D
Our God is with us all
G C G C
Emmanuel
verse 2
D C
It was no mistake that He arrived
G
Lost wihtout a home
D
Helpless as a baby
D C
So if we're feeling lost in our own lives
G
We are not alone
D
He has felt the same thing
Pre-Chorus
Em C G D
Because He lived in flesh and blood
Em C D
We can know His love
[Refrão] G C
Emmanuel, A manger for a bed
Am
No crown upon His head
D
He came like us instead
G C
Emmanuel, He meets you where you are
Am
He holds your heavy heart
D
Our God is with us all
G C
Emmanuel
G C
Emmanuel
Bridge
Em C
Oh what an invitation
Em C
Oh His only expectation
Em C
Is for us to come and offer Him our all
Em C
To kneel before the child who shall be called
[Refrão] G C
Emmanuel, A manger for a bed
Am
No crown upon His head
D
He came like us instead
G C
Emmanuel, He meets you where you are
Am
He holds your heavy heart
D
Our God is with us all
G C
Emmanuel
G C G
Emmanuel
How to play Emmanuel
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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.