God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen We Three Kings
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Capo 5
Am Em Am Em F Em
God rest ye merry, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay.
Am Em Am E F E
Remember Christ our Savior was born upon this day,
Dm7 C Bm Am G
To save us all from Satan's power when we were gone astray;
[Refrão]
C G Am G
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy,
C G Am E Am E
O tidings of comfort and joy.
Am E Am E F E
From God, our heavenly Father, this blessed angel came
Am E Am E F E
And unto certain shepherds brought tidings of the same,
Dm7 C Am G
How that in Bethlehem was born the Son of God by name;
Chorus
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G7 C F C F C
Oh, Star of wonder/ Star of night/ star with royal beauty bright,
Am G C F Dm7 E Am E Am E
Westward leading/ still proceeding,/ guide us to thy perfect light.
Am E
Born a King on Bethelehem's plain.
Am E Am
Gold I bring to crown Him again.
Am G C F Dm7 E Am E Am E
King forever, ceasing never / over us all to reign.
Chorus 2
Am E Am E
Glorious now behold him arise, /King and God in sacrifice.
Am G C F Dm7 E Am E Am E
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Worship Him, God most High.
Chorus 2
Am E Am E
God rest ye merry, Gentlemen,
(God rest ye merry, Gentlemen,)
Am E Am E
God rest ye merry, Gentlemen ...
(on the cd it just fades out ? or stops abruptly ? so you can do that or-)
Optional ending:
F G Am
Let nothing you dismay
How to play God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen We Three Kings
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.