Messiah
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Key: C
INTRO Fmaj7 Dm7 C Gsus G x2
VERSE 1
Fmaj7 Dm7 C Gsus G
Messiah, Messi--ah
Fmaj7 Dm7 C Gsus G
Messiah, Messi--ah
Fmaj7 Dm7 C Gsus G
Messiah, Messi--ah
Fmaj7 Dm7 C Gsus G
Messiah, Messi--ah
Fadd2 F(b5) Dm6 Dm7
Pre-Chorus
Bb F/A F/G G
Hallelujah, Ha--lle
Bb F/A F/G G
Hallelujah, Ha--lle
Bb F/A F/G G
Hallelujah, Ha--lle
Bb F/A F/G G
Hallelujah, Ha--lle
OUTRO Fmaj7 Dm7 C Gsus G x2
VERSE 2
Fmaj7 Dm7 C Gsus G
Messiah, Messi--ah
Fmaj7 Dm7 C Gsus G
Messiah, Messi--ah
Fmaj7 Dm7 C Gsus G
Messiah, Messi--ah
Fmaj7 Dm7 C Gsus G
Messiah, Messi--ah
Chorus
Fadd2 Dm7 C Gsus G
Halle, Hallelujah Hallelujah
Fadd2 Dm7 C Gsus G
Halle, Hallelujah Hallelujah
LINK Fmaj7 Dm7 C Gsus G x2
How to play Messiah
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 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.