The Peace Carol
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Intro:
Em G Am Am
D7 D7 G G
[Verso 1]
G Am
The garment of life, be it tattered and torn
D G
The cloak of the soldier is withered and worn
Em G Am
But what child is this that was poverty-born
D7 G
The peace of Christmas Day
[Refrão]
G Am
The branch that bears the bright holly
D7 C G
The dove that rests in yonder tree
Em Am
The light that shines for all to see
D7 G
The peace of Christmas Day
[Verso 2]
G Am
The hope that has slumbered for 2000 years
D G
A promise that silenced a thousand fears
Em G Am
A faith that can hobble an ocean of tears
D7 G
The peace of Christmas Day
[Refrão]
G Am
The branch that bears the bright holly
D7 C G
The dove that rests in yonder tree
Em Am
The light that shines for all to see
D7 G
The peace of Christmas Day
[Verso 3]
G Am
Add all the grief that people may bear
D G
Total the strife and the troubles and care
Em G Am
Put them in columns and leave them right there
D7 G
The peace of Christmas Day
[Refrão]
G Am
The branch that bears the bright holly
D7 C G
The dove that rests in yonder tree
Em Am
The light that shines for all to see
D7 G
The peace of Christmas Day
G Am
The branch that bears the bright holly
D7 C G
The dove that rests in yonder tree
Em Am
The light that shines for all to see
D7 G
The peace of Christmas Day
How to play The Peace 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 Em. 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.