Hope Is Here
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G
[Verse 1]
G
The greatest gift arrived
C Em C D
The kings of kings was born in a manger
G C D G
Behold the son of light, our reason to sing is here
[Verse 2]
G
Salvation came that day
C Em C D
This thrill of hope will point us to wonder
G C D G
Unending love and grace, Jesus our savior’s here
[Chorus]
C G D Em
Joy to the world and peace on earth
C G D
Join now with heaven’s cheer
C D Em C Em
Emmanuel God with us
C D G
Hallelujah our hope is here
[Interlude]
G
[Verse 3]
G
In dark and silent nights
C Em C D
He’ll light the skies and fill them with kindness
G C D G G D/F#
Our hearts can find new life, rejoice now it’s Christmas time
Em C G C D G
Our hearts can find new life, rejoice now it’s Christmas time
[Chorus]
C G D Em
Joy to the world and peace on earth
C G D
Join now with heaven’s cheer
C D Em C Em
Emmanuel God with us
C D G
Hallelujah our hope is here
[Interlude]
G
[Bridge]
G G/B
Oh come and adore Him, bring your gifts before Him
C Em G D
Lift high the king of glory, forever
G G/B
Oh come and adore Him, bring your gifts before Him
C Em G D
Lift high the king of glory, forever
G G/B
Oh come and adore Him, bring your gifts before Him
C Em G D
Lift high the king of glory, forever
[Chorus]
C G D Em
Joy to the world and peace on earth
C G D
Join now with heaven’s cheer
C D Em C Em
Emmanuel God with us
C D G
Hallelujah our hope is here
C G D Em
Joy to the world and peace on earth
C G D
Join now with heaven’s cheer
C D Em C Em
Emmanuel God with us
C D G
Hallelujah our hope is here
C G D Em
Joy to the world and peace on earth
C G D
Join now with heaven’s cheer
C D Em C Em
Emmanuel God with us
C D G
Hallelujah our hope is here
[Interlude]
G
[Tag] (x4)
G G/B C D Em D
Ooh, oooh, ooh, ooh (our hope is here)
How to play Hope Is Here
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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.