God Rest Ye Merry, GentlemenJoy To The World (medley)
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INTRO: Em7 Am/C
VERSE 1:
Em7 C B7
God rest ye merry gentlemen let nothing you dismay
Em7 C B7
Remember, Christ our Savior Was born on Christmas Day
C G Em7 D
To save us all from Satan's power When we were gone astray
[Refrão]
G D Em D
O, tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
G B7 Em7 Am/C
O, tidings of comfort and joy
VERSE 2:
Em7 C B7
From God our heav'nly Father, a blessed angel came
Em7 C B7
And unto certain shepherds Brought tiding of the same
C G Em7 D
How that in Bethlehem was born the Song of God by name
[Refrão]
G D Em D
O, tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
G B7
O, tidings of comfort and
BRIDGE:
C G D
Joy to the World for Christ the Lord has finally come
C
Let every heart receive the newborn King
Em7 D B7 Em7 Am/C
O come all of heaven and nature sing
Em7 D Em7 A2/C
O, tidings of comfort and joy
Em7 D Em7 A2/C
O, tidings of comfort and joy
[Refrão]
G D Em D
O, tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
G D (to ending)
O, tidings of comfort and joy
ENDING: Em7 A2/C (4x)
How to play God Rest Ye Merry, GentlemenJoy To The World (medley)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em7. 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.