Light Of The World
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Intro
C Csus4 x2
C
The world waits for a miracle
F
The heart longs for a little bit of hope
Am F C
O come O come Emmanuel
C
A child prays for peace on earth
F
And She's calling out from a sea of hurt
Am F C
O come O come Emmanuel
Dm Em F
And can you hear
Dm Em F G
the angels singing
Am F C G
Glory --- to the light of the world
Am F C G Dm Am F
Glory --- the light of the world is here
C
The drought breaks with the tears of a mother
F
A babies cry is the sound of love come down
Am F C
Come down, Come down, Emmanuel
C
He is the song for the suffering
F
He is Messiah, the Prince of Peace has come
Am F C
He has come, Emmanuel
Am F C G
Glory --- to the light of the world
Am F C G
Glory --- to the light of the world
Am F C G
Glory --- to the light of the world
Am F C G
Glory --- to the light of the world
C
For all who wait
F
For all who hunger
Am
For all who've pained
F
For all who wonder
C
Behold your King
F
Behold Messiah
Am F
Emmanuel, Emmanuel
Am F C G
Glory --- to the light of the world
Am F C G
Glory --- to the light of the world
Am F C G
Glory --- to the light of the world
C
Behold your King
F
Behold Messiah
Am F
Emmanuel, Emmanuel
C
The world waits for a miracle
F
The heart longs for a little bit of hope
Am F C
O come O come Emmanuel
How to play Light Of The World
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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.