Hark the Herald
View chords used in this chart
F C F Bb F C F
Hark the herald angels sing "Glory to the new born King
Dm G7 C G7 C
Peace on earth and mercy mild God an sinners reconciled"
F C7 F C F C7 F C
Joyful all ye nations rise_ Join the triumph of the skies
Bb F Gm D7 Gm C7 F C F
With angelic host proclaim "Christ is born in Bethlehem"
Bb F Gm D7 Gm C7 F C7 F
Hark the herald angels sing "Glory to the new born King"
Additional Verses:
Christ, by highest heaven adored; Christ the everlasting Lord;
Late in time behold him come, Offspring of the favored one.
Veiled in flesh, the Godheadd see; hail the incarnate Diety
Pleased as man with men to dwell, Jesus, our Immanuel
Hark the herald angels sing, "Glory to the new born King"
Hail! the heaven-born Prince of Peace. Hail the son of Righteousness
Light and life to all He brings, risen with healing in His wings
Mild He lays His glory by, born that man no more may die
Born to raise the sons of earth, born to five them second birth
Hark the herald angels sing, "Glory to the new born King"
How to play Hark the Herald
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.