Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
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CAPO 1
A
1 Hark! The herald angels sing
2 Christ, by highest heaven adored,
3 Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace!
A D A
1 "Glory to the new - born King!
2 Christ the ever last ing Lord!
3 Hail the Sun of righteousness!
A E
1 Peace on earth, and mercy mild,
2 Late in time behold Him come,
3 Light and life to all He brings,
A E
1 God and sinners reconciled!"
2 Offspring of the virgin's womb.
3 Risen with healing in His wings.
A D E
1 Joyful, all ye nations rise
2 Veiled in flesh the God-head see,
3 Mild He lays His glory by,
A D E
1 Join the triumph of the skies;
2 Hail th'incarnate Deity!
3 Born that man no more may die,
D Bm
1 With the angelic host pro-claim,
2 Pleased as man with men to dwell,
3 Born to raise the sons of earth,
E A D E A
1 "Christ is born in Beth-le - hem!"
2 Jesus our Emmanuel.
3 Born to give them second birth.
All verses:
D Bm
Hark! The herald an-gels sing,
E A D E A
"Glory to the new-born King!"
How to play Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.