Gloria
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Intro: C F C G C G C F C
Verse: 1
C
Angels we have heard on high
F C
sweetly singing o'er the plains
C
and the mountains in reply
F C
echoing their joyous strains
Chorus:1
C F C G C F C G
Gloooooooooooooooria in Excelsius Deo
C F C G C F C G C
Gloooooooooooooooria in Excelsius Deeeo
Verse: 2
C
Sheperds why this jubilee
F C
why your joyous strains prolong
C
what the gladsome tidings be
F C
which inspire your heavenly song
C
come to Bethlehem and see
F C
Christ whose birth the angels sing
C
come adore on bended knee
F C
Christ our Lord the new born king
Chorus: 2
C F C G C F C G
Gloooooooooooooooria in Excelsius Deo
(Gloria, Gloria)
C F C G C F C G
Gloooooooooooooooria in Excelcius Deo
(Gloria, in Excelsius)
C F C G C F C G
Gloooooooooooooooria in Excelsius Deo
(Gloria, in Excelsius)
C F C G C F C G Am
Gloooooooooooooooria in Excelsius Deeeo
C F C G C
in Excelsius Deeeo
How to play Gloria
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 C. 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.