Sussex Carol
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To hear the news the angels bring
G
On Christmas night all Christians sing
G
To hear the news the angels bring
D D/F#
News of great joy, news of great mirth
G C G D G
News of our merciful King's birth
[Verse 2]
G C G/B D
Then why should men on earth be sad?
G C D G
Since our Redeemer made us glad
G C G/B D
Why should men on earth be sad?
G C D G
Since our Redeemer made us glad
D D/F#
When from our sin he set us free
G C G D G
For to gain our liberty?
[Instrumental]
G C G/B D
G C D G
[Verse 3]
G C G D
When sin departs before His grace
G C D G
Then life and health come in its place
G C G D
When sin departs before His grace
G C D G
Then life and health come in its place
D D/F#
Angels and men with joy may sing
G C G D G
All to see the newborn King
G
All out of darkness we have light
G
Which made the angels sing this night
G
All out of darkness we have light
G
Which made the angels sing this night
D D/F#
"Glory to God and peace to men
G C G D G
Now and for evermore, amen!"
[Outro]
G
How to play Sussex Carol
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 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.