Sing We The Virgin Mary
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Intro
G
G C D G C D
G C Bm Em Am G D
Em D/F# G Em D G
Verse
C D G
Sing we the virgin Mary
C D
Sing we that matchless one
G C Bm Em
See how the angels attended her
Am G D
When she birthed god's own son
Em D/F# G Em D G
When she birthed god's own son
Verse
C D G
So silent came our Jesus
C D
Unto his sweet Mary
G C Bm Em
As dew in April falleth
Am G D
On flower so tenderly
Em D/F# G Em D G
On.. flower so tenderly
Verse
C D G
When Jesus was a-borning
C D
To earth came heaven down
G C Bm Em
To lie upon a manger
Am G D
Away in Bethl'em town
Em D/F# G Em D G
Away..... in Bethl'em town
Instrumental
G C D G C D
G C Bm Em Am G D
G Em D G
Verse
C D G
Ah, blessed maiden mother
C D
Beknown to prophecy
G C Bm Em
Now Jesus is a-borning
Am G D
And all men honour thee
Em D/F# G Em D G
And.. all men honour thee
How to play Sing We The Virgin Mary
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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.