Little Town
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“Little Town” performed by Amy Grant © Copyright 1983
Harmonic Transcription by Tyler Burns 2008
Intro:
F Bb/F
| / / / / | (x4)
Verse:
F Bb/F F Bb/F C/F F
Ohhhh little town of Beth-----le----hem
Am/C Bb F Bb C Bb/C C
How still we see thee lie……………………………
F Bb/F F Bb/F C/F F
A-----bove thy deep and dream---less sleep
Am/C Bb F Bb C Bb/C C
The silent stars go by
Bridge 1:
Bb(add2) Am Bb/F C
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
Bb(add2) C Bb(add2) C
The ever-lasting light
Bb(add2) Am Bb/F C Bb(add2)
The hopes and fears of all the years
C Bb C (F Bb/F) x4
Are met in thee to----night
Verse 2:
(same chords as Verse 1)
How silently, how silently
The wondrous gift is given
So God imparts to human hearts
The blessings of his heaven
Bridge 2:
Bb
We hear the Christmas angels
Gm
The great glad tidings tell
Dm Bb
O come to us, abide with us
C (F Bb/F) x4
Our lord emman—u----el
Instrumental:
{same chords as Verse}
Bridge 3:
Bb
No ear may hear his coming
Gm
But in this world of sin
Dm Bb
Where meek souls will receive him
C F
Still the dear Christ en--ters in
How to play Little Town
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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.