O Holy Night
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C
O holy night
F C
the stars are brightly shining it is the night
G C
Of the dear saveours birth
C F C
Long lay the world in sin and errors pinning
Em B7 Em
Till he appeared and the soul felt its worth
G C
The thrill of hope the weary world rejoices
G C
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Am Em Dm Am
Fall on your knees oh hear the angels voices
C G C F C G C
Oh night divine oh night that Christ was born
G C F C G C
Oh night divine oh night when Christ was born
C F C
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother
Em B7 Em G
And in His name all oppression shall cease sweet hymns of joy
C G C
In grateful Chorus aise we let all within us praise His holy name
Am Em Dm Am
Christ is the Lord, let ever ever praise Thee
C G C F C G C
Noël, Noël oh night, Oh night divine
G C F C G C
Noël, Noël oh night, Oh night divine
G C F C G C
Noël, Noël oh, oh night, oh night divine
How to play O Holy Night
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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.