It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
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G C G C G C A D
It came upon a midnight clear, that glorious song of old
G C G C G C D G
From angels bending near the earth to touch their harps of gold:
Bm Em Bm Em D A7 D
"Peace on the earth, goodwill to men, from heav'n's all-gracious King."
G C G C G C D G
The world in solemn stillness lay To hear the angels sing.
G C G C G C A D
Still through the cloven skies they come, with peaceful wings unfurled,
G C G C G C D G
And still their heavenly music floats O'er all the weary world.
Bm Em Bm Em D A7 D
Above its sad and low ly plains, they bend on hovering wing;
G C G C G C D G
And ever o'er its Babel sound the blessed angels sing.
C D G C D G
Hear the angels sing Hear the angels sing
C D G C D G
Hear the angels sing Hear the angels sing
G C G C G C A D
And ye, beneath life's crushing load, whose forms are bending low,
G C G C G C D G
Who toil along the climbing way with painful steps and slow,
Bm Em Bm Em D A7 D
Look now! for gad and gol den hours come swiftly on the wing.
G C G C G C D G
O rest beside the weary road, and hear the angels sing.
C D G C D G
Hear the angels sing Hear the angels sing
C D G C D G
Hear the angels sing Hear the angels sing
G C G C G C A D
For lo, the days are hastening on, by prophets seen of old,
G C G C G C D G
When, with the ever-circling years, shall come the time foretold,
Bm Em Bm Em D A7 D
When the new heaven and earth shall own The Prince of Peace their King,
G C G C G C D G
And the whole world send back the song which now the angels sing.
C D G C D G
Hear the angels sing Hear the angels sing
C D G C D G
Hear the angels sing Hear the angels sing
C D G C D G
Hear the angels sing Hear the angels sing
C D G C D G
Hear the angels sing Hear the angels sing
How to play It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
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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.