Hear The Bells
View chords used in this chart
Note:
(G) can be played optionally after the second C
No Capo
Intro:
F G F G x2
F
Living in a cruel world
C
Trudging with my feet in the snow
F
On a day out
C (G)
And in to the night now
F
I think I need a doctor
C
Cause I’ve been walking by the side of the road
F
For a long time
C (G)
And I’m going out of my mind
F
It’s so far from me now
G
But oh I can hear the sound
F
It’s so far from me now
G
But oh I can hear the sound
C
F
Can’t you hear the bells sing in Cologne
C
F
You won’t hear it on the radio
C
F
Madness is a hero carnival
C
F
Can’t you hear the bells?
F
Sitting on a rooftop
C (G)
Crazy days are coming again
F
I’ve been running
C (G)
But I’ll be hidden in the masquerade
F
It’s so far from me now
G
But oh I can hear the sound
F
It’s so far from me now
G
But oh I can hear the sound
C
F
Can’t you hear the bells sing in Cologne
C
F
You won’t hear it on the radio
C
F
Madness is a hero carnival
C
F
Can’t you hear the bells?
F
It’s so far from me now
G
But oh I can hear the sound
F
It’s so far from me now
G
But oh I can hear the sound
Strum Once for the first two lines then gradually strum faster
F
It’s so far from me now
G
But oh I can hear the sound
F
It’s so far from me now
G
But oh I can hear the sound
C
F
Can’t you hear the bells sing in Cologne
C
F
You won’t hear it on the radio
C
F
Madness is a hero carnival
You won’t hear it on the radio
C
F
Can’t you hear the bells sing in Cologne
C
F
You won’t hear it on the radio
C
F
Madness is a hero carnival
C
F
Can’t you hear the bells sing in Cologne
C F x5
How to play Hear The Bells
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 G. 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.