Go Tell it on the Mountain
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D A D
Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere;
D A7 D
Go tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born.
D A D
While shepherds kept their watching o'er silent flocks by night,
A A7
Behold throughout the heavens there shone a Holy Light.
D A D
Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere;
D A7 D
Go tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born.
D A D
The shepherds feared and trembled when lo! Above the earth,
A A7
Rang out the angel that hailed our Saviour's birth.
D A D
Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere;
D A7 D
Go tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born.
D A D
Down in a lowly manger the humble Christ was born
A A
And brought us God's salvation that blessed Christmas morn!
D A D
Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere;
D A7 D
Go tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born.
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How to play Go Tell it on the Mountain
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 D. 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.