Joseph's Song
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[Intro: ]F C F G F G F G
Verse 1:
C G
How could it be, this baby in my arms
Em Am
Sleeping now so peacefully
F G C F G
The Son of God the angel said. How could it be?
Verse 2:
C G
Lord, I know he's not my own
Em Am
Not of my flesh, not of my bone
F G C E7 E
Still Father let this baby be the son of my love.
Chorus:
Am F
Father show me where I fit into this plan of yours
G C Em
How can a man be father to the Son of God?
Am F
Lord, for all my life I've been a simple carpenter
G F G
How can I raise a king? How can I raise a king?
Verse 3:
C G
He looks so small, His face and hands so fair
Em Am
And when he cries the sun just seems to disappear
F G C E7 E
But when he laughs it shines again. How could it be?
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C F G C
How could it be?
How to play Joseph's Song
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 F. 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.