God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
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Bm
God restye merry, gentlemen
G D
Let nothing you dis may
Bm
Remember, Christ, our Saviour
G D
Was born on Christmas day
Em D
To save us all from Satan's power
Bm A
When we were gone astray
D D Bm
O tiding sof comfort and joy
G
Comfort and joy
D D Bm
O tiding sof comfort and joy
G
Tidings of joy (key change Cm)
Cm
From God our heavenly father
G# D#
A blessed Angel came
Cm
And unto certain Shepherds
G# D#
Brought tiding sof the same
Fm D#
How that in Bethlehem was born
Cm A#
The Son of Godby Name
D# A# Cm
O tidings of comfort and joy
G#
Comfort and joy
D# A# Cm
O tidings of comfort and joy
G#
Comfort of joy (Key change Dm)
Dm
"Fearnot," saidthe Angel
A# F#
"Let nothing you af fright
Dm
This day is born a Saviour
A# F#
Of a pure Virgin bright,
Gm F#
To free all those who trust in Him
Dm C
From Satan's power and might."
F# C Dm
O tidings of comfort and joy
A#
Comfort and joy
F# C A#
O tidings of comfort and joy of joy
F# C Dm
Tidings of comfort and joy
A#
Comfort and joy of joy
F# C A#
Tidings of comfort and joy
A# (Key change Em)
Comfort and joy, comfort and joy
Em
Now to the Lord sing praises
C G
All you with in this place
Em
And with true love and brother hood
C G
Each other now embrace
Am G
This holy tide of Christmas
Em D
All other doth de face
G D Em
O tidings of comfort and joy
C
Comfort and joy
G D Em
O tidings of comfort and joy, of joy
G D Em
Tidings of comfort and joy
C
Comfort and joy of joy
G D Em
Tiding of comfort and joy
C
We have gone astray
G D Em
O tidings of comfort and joy
How to play God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.