Mary`s Boychild
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G C Am D G
1. Long time ago in Bethlehem, so the Holy Bible say,
C Am G D G
Mary`s boychild, Jesus Christ, was born on Christmas Day.
[Refrão] C D G Em Am D
Hark now! Hear the angels sing, new King born today,
G C Am G D G
and man will live for evermore because of Christmas day.
G C Am
2. While shepherds watched their flocks by night,
D G
they see a bright new shining star.
C Am
They hear a choir sing a song,
G D G
the music seemed to come from afar.
Chorus
G C Am D G
3. Now Joseph and his wife, Mary, come to Bethlehem that night.
C Am
They find no place to bear their child,
G D G
not a single room was in sight.
G C Am D G
4. By 'n' by they find a little nook, in a stable all forlorn,
C Am G D G
And in a manger cold and dark, Mary`s little boy child is born.
[Refrão]
C D G Em Am D
Trumpets sound and angels sing! Listen to what they say,
G C Am G D G
that man will live forever more because of Christmas day.
(Repeat first chorus)
How to play Mary`s Boychild
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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.