The Coventry Carol
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Dm A Dm C Dm A
1. Lully, lullay, thou little tiny child,
Dm A Dm C A Dm
bye, bye, lully, lullay.
Dm A Dm C Dm A
2. Oh, sisters, too, how may we do,
Dm A Dm C A Dm
for to preserve this day
F C Dm A F C Dm A
this poor youngling, for whom we sing?
Dm A Dm C A Dm
Bye, bye, lully, lullay.
Dm A Dm C Dm A
3. Herod, the King, in his raging,
Dm A Dm C A Dm
charged he hath this day
F C Dm A F C Dm A
his men of might in his own sight
Dm A Dm C A Dm
all children young to slay.
Dm A Dm C Dm A
4. Then woe is me, poor child, for thee,
Dm A Dm C A Dm
and ever morn` and day,
F C Dm A F C Dm A
for thy saving we pray and sing,
Dm A Dm C A Dm
bye, bye, lully, lullay.
Dm A Dm C Dm A
5. Lully, lullay, thou little tiny child,
Dm A Dm C A Dm
bye, bye, lully, lullay.
How to play The Coventry 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 Dm. 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.