O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
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Intro: Em7 C D
VERSE 1:
Em7 C D Em7
O come, O come, Emmanu-el,
Em7 C B7 Em7
And ransom captive Isra-el,
Am D7 D# Em7
That mourns in lonely exile here
Am Am D7 G5
Until the Son of God appear.
[Refrão]
D5 Em
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Am D7 Em
Emmanu-el
Em B7
shall come to thee, O Isra-el.
INTRO RIFF
VERSE 2:
Em7 C D Em7
O come, Thou Key of David, come
Em7 C B7 Em7
And open wide our heavenly home
Em7 Am D7 D# Em7
Make safe the way that leads on high
Am Am D7 G5
And close the path to misery.
Chorus
Bridge
Em D/F# G Am D7 D#dim7 Em
Come to thee Emmanu-el O Isra-el
Em D/F# G Am D7 D#dim7 Em
Come to thee Emmanu-el O Isra-el
INTRO Riff (2X)
Verse 3:
Em7 C D Em7
O come, Thou Day-spring, come and cheer
Em7 C B7 Em7
Our spirits by Thine advent here;
Em7 Am D7 D# Em7
And drive away the shades of night,
Am Am D7 G5
And pierce the clouds and bring us light.
Chorus:
Bridge:
Em D/F# G Am D7 D# Em
Come to thee Emmanu-el O Isra-el
Em D/F# G Am D7 D# Em
Come to thee Emmanu-el O Isra-el
Em D/F# G Am D7 D#dim7 Em
Come to thee Emmanu-el O Isra-el
Em D/F# G Am D7 D#dim7 Em
Come to thee Emmanu-el O Isra-el
How to play O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em7. 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.