Guard Him Joseph
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
C G Am Em F C F G
[Verse 1]
C G Am G
Guard Him, Joseph, as He slumbers
F C F G
There behind the stable doors.
C G Am G
Let no errant sound distress Him;
F C Dm G C
Tread thou softly on the floor.
Am G F C
Linger watchful round the manger;
F C Dm Em Am
Hush thy voice and still the beasts,
F C F C
For thou hast within thy keeping
F C Dm G C
Christ, the infant Prince of Peace.
[Interlude]
G Am Em F C F G
[Verse 2]
C G Am G
Guard Him, Joseph, through the darkness,
F C F G
Watching o’er Him till the dawn.
C G Am G
Bid the shepherds enter meekly,
F C Dm G C
Stand in wonder, gaze in awe.
Am G F C
Trim thy lamp and shield thy candle;
F C Dm Em Am
See they burn all through the night,
F C F C
For thou hast within thy keeping
F C Dm G C
Christ, the everlasting Light.
[Interlude]
G Am Em F C F G A
[Verse 3]
D A Bm A
Guard Him, Joseph, from all danger;
G D G A
Keep thy vigil nigh His bed.
D A Bm A
Let no harm nor grief befall Him;
G D Em A D
Stand thou in a father’s stead.
Bm A G D
When His mother’s arms be weary,
G D Em F#m Bm
Hold Him gently as thine own,
G D G D
For thou hast within thy keeping
G D Em A D
God’s own well-belov-ed Son.
[Interlude]
A Bm F#m
[Outro]
G D Em A D
God’s own well-belov-ed Son.
[Interlude]
A Bm F#m G D G A D
How to play Guard Him Joseph
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.