In The Bleak Midwinter
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CAPO: 3
Intro: C
F G F C
In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind may moan
F C Am F G
Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone
C Bb F Dm G
Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow
C Am F C G C
In the bleak midwinter, long__ a---go
F G F C
Angels and archangels may have gathered there
F C Am F G
Cherubim and seraphim thronged the air
C Bb F Dm G
But his mother on-ly, in her maiden bliss
C Am F C G C
Worshiped the belo--ved with a kiss
F G F C
What can I give him, poor as I am?
F C Am F G
If I were a shepherd, would I bring a lamb?
C Bb F Dm G
If I were a wise man, would I do my part?
C Am F C G C
Yet, what I can I give him, give my heart
F G F C
In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind may moan
F C Am F G
Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone
C Bb F Dm G
Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow
C Am F C G C
In the bleak midwinter, long__ a---go
OUTRO: C
How to play In The Bleak Midwinter
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.