Joseph's Lullaby
View chords used in this chart
Capo 1st
Intro: Bm A/C# D D/F# G
Bm A/C# D D/F# G
Bm A/C# D D/F# G
Bm A/C# D D/F# G
Bm A/C# G
[Refrão] 1
D Em A
Go to sleep my Son
Bm A G
This manger for Your bed
G A D A/C#
You have a long road before You
Bm A D A/C#
Rest Your little head
Verse 1
Bm A G A
Can You feel the weight of Your glory?
G A D A/C#
Do You understand the price?
Bm A D A/C#
Or does the Fa-ther guard Your heart for now so
Bm A Dsus - D
You can sleep tonight
[Refrão] 2
D Em A
Go to sleep my Son
Bm A G
Go and chase Your dreams
G A D A/C#
This world can wait for one more moment
Bm A D A/C#
Go and sleep in peace
Verse 2
Bm A G A
I believe the glory of heaven
G A D A/C#
Is lying in my arms tonight
Bm A D A/C#
But Lord, I ask that He for just one moment
Bm A Dsus – D A/C#
Simply be my child
Instr: (1st two lines of verse chord progression
followed by last 2 lines of intro chord
progression)
Bm A F#m
G A D A/C#
Bm A/C# D D/F# G
Bm A/C# G
[Refrão] 3
D Em A
Go to sleep my Son
Bm A G
Baby close Your eyes
G A D A/C#
Soon enough You’ll save the day
Bm A Bm
But for now, dear Child of mine
Bm A G A (Play Once) (Start Ending)
Oh, my Jesus(pause)sleep tight
Ending: (Intro chord progression slowly)
Bm A/C# D D/F# G
How to play Joseph's Lullaby
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 Bm. 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.