Exsultet
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[Verso 1]
G D G
Now to the throne of God in exultation,
C D G
High heaven's hosts, your proud hosannas sing!
C D G Em
Sound in the height the trumpet of salvation,
C Am7 D
Waking the day to greet its Lord and King!
[Refrão]
C D G Em C Am7 D
Rejo-o-ice, rejo-o-ice, Gone forever is the night!
C D G Em C Am7 D
Rejoice, rejoice, Risen is the Lord of light!
[Verso 2]
G D G
Now let the earth be filled with songs of gladness!
C D G
Christ is our Dawn, and banished is our night!
C D G Em
Now let all tongues acclaim the King of a-a-ges,
C Am7 D
Rising as Lord of everlasting life!
[Refrão]
C D G Em C Am7 D
Rejo-o-ice, rejo-o-ice, Gone forever is the night!
C D G Em C Am7 D
Rejoice, rejoice, Risen is the Lord of light!
[Verso 3]
G D G
Sing in your joy, O holy Church, our Mother:
C D G
Darkest of nights becomes your day of days!
C D G Em
Now, in the dawn of never ending glory,
C Am7 D
Bring to your Lord the homage of your praise!
[Refrão]
C D G Em C Am7 D
Rejo-o-ice, rejo-o-ice, Gone forever is the night!
C D G Em C Am7 D
Rejoice, rejoice, Risen is the Lord of light!
[Verso 4]
G D G
Bless with your love this feast of light, O Father!
C D G
Shine on the world, O world's true Light, God's Son!
C D G Em
Touch with your fire, O God the Holy Spirit,
C Am7 D
Tongues to proclaim the triumph Christ has won!
[Refrão]
C D G Em C Am7 D
Rejo-o-ice, rejo-o-ice, Gone forever is the night!
C D G Em C Am7 D
Rejoice, rejoice, Risen is the Lord of light!
How to play Exsultet
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 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.