The Three Bells
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C
There's a village hidden deep in the valley
F C F C
Among the pine trees half forlorn
And there on a sunny morning
F G7 C
Little Jimmy Brown was born
G7
All the chapel bells were ringing in the little village town
C
And the songs that they were singing was for baby Jimmy Brown
E7 F
Then the little congregation prayed for guidance from above
C G7
Lead us not into temptation bless this hour of meditation
C
Guide him with eternal love
There's a village hidden deep in the valley
F C F C
Beneath the mountains high above
And there twenty years thereafter
F G7 C
Jimmy was to meet his love
G7
All the chapel bells were ringing twas a great day in his life
C
Cause the songs that they were singing was for Jimmy and his wife
E7 F
Then the little congregation prayed for guidance from above
C G7
Lead us not into temptation bless oh Lord this celebration
C
May their life be filled with love
From the village hidden deep in the valley
F C F C
One rainy morning dark and grey
A soul winged it's way to heaven
F G7 C
Jimmy Brown had passed away
G7
Just a lonely bell was ringing in the little valley town
C
Twas farewell that it was singing to our little Jimmy Brown
E7 F
And the little congregation prayed for guidance from above
C G7
Lead us not into temptation may his soul find the salvation
F G7 C
Of Thy great eternal love
How to play The Three Bells
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 C. 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.