He Shall Reign Forevermore
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Capo: 3
Intro (x2): Em | Cadd9 | G | D
verse 1:
Em Cadd9 G D
In the bleak mid-winter, all creation groans
Em Cadd9 G D
For a world in darkness, frozen like a stone
Am9 Cadd9 G
Light is breaking, in a stable
D
For a throne
[Refrão]
Em Cadd9 G D/F#
And He shall reign forevermore, forevermore
Em Cadd9 G D/F#
And He shall reign forevermore, forevermore
Em Cadd9
Un - to us a child is born
G D
The King of kings and Lord of lords
Em Cadd9 G D/F#
And He shall reign forevermore, forevermore
Instrumental: Em | Cadd9 | G | D
verse 2:
Em Cadd9 G D/F#
If I were a wise man, I would travel far
Em Cadd9 G Bm
And if I were a shepherd, I would do my part
Am9 Cadd9
But poor as I am
G D
I will give to Him my heart
Chorus
Bridge:
Em Cadd9
Here within a manger lies
G D
The One who made the starry skies
Em Cadd9
This baby born for sa - crifice
G/D D
Christ, the Messiah
Em Cadd9
Into our hopes, into our fears
G D/F#
The Savior of the world appears
Em
The promise of eternal years
G/D D
Christ, the Messiah
[Refrão]
G5 Gsus4 G G2
He shall reign forevermore, forevermore
G/B Cadd9 G/D D
He shall reign forevermore, forevermore
Em Cadd9 G D/F#
He shall reign forevermore, forevermore
Em Cadd9 G D/F#
And He shall reign forevermore, forevermore
Em Cadd9
Un - to us a child is born
G D
The King of kings and Lord of lords
Em Cadd9 G D/F#
And He shall reign forevermore, forevermore
Outro: Em | Cadd9 | G | D
Em | Cadd9 | G | D | Cadd9
How to play He Shall Reign Forevermore
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.