He Has Come For Us God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
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Verse I:
Am Am
God rest ye merry gentlemen let nothing you dismay
Am Am
Remember Christ our Savior was born on Christmas day
Dm C Am G
To save us all from Satan's power when we were gone astray
C Dm Am G
Oh tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
C Dm Am
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
[Refrão] F C G
He has come for us, this Jesus
F C G
He's the hope for all mankind
F C G
He has come for us, the Messiah
F G C
Born to give us life
Verse II:
Am
From God our heavenly Father a blessed angel came
Am
And unto certain shepherds brought tidings of the same
Dm C Am G
How that in Bethleham was born the Son of God by name
C Dm Am G
Oh tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
C Dm Am
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Chorus:
Bridge:
F G Am C F G Am C
All the angels sing Halleluja, Jesus Christ is born
F G Am C F G Am C
All the children sing Halleluja, He is Christ the Lord
[Refrão] F C G
He has come for us, this Jesus
F C G
He's the hope for all mankind
F C G
He has come for us, the Messiah
F G Am F G C
Born to give us life (He is born to give us life)
How to play He Has Come For Us God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
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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.