Gabriels Message
View chords used in this chart
Intro: Gm7 Dm7 Eb Cm7 Eb F Cm7
verse 1
Gm7 Dm7
The angel Gabriel from heaven came
Eb F
His wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame,
Cm7 Eb F
All hail said he, thou lowly maiden Ma--ry
Eb
Most highly favored lady
Chorus
Eb Cm7 Bb
Glo--oooo--ria
Am7 Eb
Glo--oooo
verse 2
Gm7 Dm7
For known a blessed mother thou shalt be
Eb F
All generations laud and honor thee
Cm7 Eb F
Thy Son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold
Eb
Most highly favored lady.
Chorus
Eb Cm7 Bb
Glo--oooo--ria
Am7 Eb
Glo--oooo
Solo
Dm7 Eb Cm7 Eb F Cm7
verse 3
Gm7 Dm7
Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head
Eb F
To me be as it pleaseth God, she said
Cm7 Eb F
My soul shall laud and magnify his holy name
Eb
Most highly favored lady
Eb Cm7 Bb
Glo--oooo--ria
Am7 Eb
Glo--oooo
How to play Gabriels Message
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 Gm7. 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.