The Bedtime Shma
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Chorus]
G Bm Em Bm C G C
Veh'hi ratzon mil'fanecha adonai shetashkiveinu l'shalom
G Bm Em Bm C D G
Veh'hi ratzon mil'fanecha adonai ta-amideinu l'shalom
[Verse]
G Bm Em Bm C G C G
Shema Yisrael Adonai Eloheinu Adonai Echad
G Bm Em Bm C D G
Baruch shem k'vod malchuto l'o-lam vaed
[Bridge]
Em Bm C G C C D
hashkiveinu adonai eloheinu l'shalom, l'shalom
F C F C
V'ha'amideinu malkeinu l'chayim
Am G C D
V'ha'amideinu malkeinu l'chayim
[Chorus]
G Bm Em Bm C G C
Veh'hi ratzon mil'fanecha adonai shetashkiveinu l'shalom
G Bm Em Bm C D G
Veh'hi ratzon mil'fanecha adonai ta-amideinu l'shalom
[Outro]
F C G
Amen
How to play The Bedtime Shma
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 E. 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.