Marys Boy Child
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
G C Am G D G
[Verse 1]
G C Am
Long time ago in Bethlehem
D G
So the Holy Bible say
G C Am
Mary's boy child, Jesus Christ
G D G
Was born on Christmas day
[Chorus]
G C D G
Hark, now hear the angels sing
Em Am D
A new king born today
G C Am
And man will live forever more
G D G
Because of Christmas day
G C D G
Trumpets sound and angels sing
Em Am D
Listen what they say
G C Am
That man will live forever more
G D G
Because of Christmas day
[Verse 2]
G C Am
While shepherds watch their flock by night
D G
Them see a bright new shining star
G C
Then hear a choir sing a song
Am G D G
The music seemed to come from afar
[Verse 3]
G C Am
Now, Joseph and his wife, Mary
D G
Come to Bethlehem that night
G C Am
Then find no place to borne she child
G D G
Not a single room was in sight
[Chorus]
G C D G
Hark, now hear the angels sing
Em Am D
A new king born today
G C Am
And man will live forever more
G D G
Because of Christmas day
G C D G
Trumpets sound and angels sing
Em Am D
Listen what they say
G C Am
That man will live forever more
G D G
Because of Christmas day
[Verse 4]
G C Am
By and by, they find a little nook
D G
In a stable all forlorn
G C Am
And in a manger cold and dark
G D G
Mary's little boy was born
[Verse 5]
G C Am
Long time ago in Bethlehem
D G
So the Holy Bible say
G C Am
Mary's boy child, Jesus Christ
G D G
Was born on Christmas day
[Chorus]
G C D G
Hark, now hear the angels sing
Em Am D
A new king born today
G C Am
And man will live forever more
G D G
Because of Christmas day
G C D G
Trumpets sound and angels sing
Em Am D
Listen what they say
G C Am
That man will live forever more
G D G
Because of Christmas day
How to play Marys Boy Child
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.