I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day
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[Intro]
Em F#m11 Em F#m11
[Verse 1]
Em F#m11 Em F#m11
Em F#m11 Em F#m11
Their old familiar carols play
Am B7(#9)
And mild and sweet their songs repeat
C Bm7 Am7 G Am7 B/D# Em
Peace on Earth, good will to men__
Em F#m11 Em F#m11
[Verse 2]
Em F#m11 Em F#m11
In despair I bowed my head
Em F#m11 Em F#m11
"There is no peace on Earth, " I said
Am B7(#9)
For hate is strong and mocks the song
C Bm7 Am7 G Am7 B/D# Em
Of peace on Earth, good will to men__
Em F#m11 Em D
[Chorus 1]
G
But the bells are ringing (peace on Earth)
B7
Like a choir singing (peace on Earth)
Am7
Does anybody hear them? (peace on Earth)
C Bm7 Am7 G Am7 B/D# Em
Peace on Earth, good will to men__
Em F#m11 Em F#m11
[Verse 3]
Em F#m11 Em F#m11
Then rang the bells more loud and deep
Em F#m11 Em F#m11
God isn't dead, nor does He sleep
Am B7(#9)
The wrong shall fail, the right prevail
C Bm7 Am7 G Am7 B/D# Em
Peace on Earth, good will to men__
Em F#m11 Em F#m11
[Verse 4]
Em F#m11 Em F#m11
Ringing, singing on its way
Em F#m11 Em F#m11
The world revolved from night to day
Am B7(#9)
A voice, a chime, a chant sublime
C Bm7 Am7 G Am7 B/D# Em
Peace on Earth, good will to men__
Em F#m11 Em D
[Chorus 2]
D G
Yea___ The bells are ringing (peace on Earth)
B7
Like a choir they're singing (peace on Earth)
Am7
With our hearts, we'll hear them (peace on Earth)
[Ending]
C Bm7 Am7 G Am7 B/D# Em
Peace on Earth, good will to men__
Em F#m11 x6
Am7 Baug
Peace on Earth, good will
C Bm7 Am7 G Am7 B/D# E
Peace on Earth, good will to men
How to play I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day
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What is the starting chord?
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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.