Theres A New Kid In Town
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: D G C F A DTecla: CCapotraste: Sem capotraste
Note:
This is in D tuning (down two steps from standard E tuning) but chords are in the key of
C
To play in standard tuning in the key of C, just transpose down 2 where D chord is a C
chord
[Verse 1]
D G D
We're looking for the King, the new Messiah
D G D A
We're following the star shining brighter
Bm G
Old man, won't you help us if you can?
Em A
He shook his head, but he pointed his hand
[Chorus]
D
There's a new kid in town
F#m G D
And He's lying in a manger down the road
D
There's a new kid in town
F#m G Bm
But He's just another baby, I suppose
E G
Heaven knows, there's a new kid in town
A D
Here in Bethlehem
[Instrumental]
D D G D
D D A D
[Verse 2]
D G D
I see you've traveled far bearing treasure
D G D A
You say these gifts are for the new King's pleasure
Bm G
I've heard that a King might come
Em A
But up 'til now there hasn't been one
[Chorus]
D
There's a new kid in town
F#m G D
And He's lying in a manger down the road
D
There's a new kid in town
F#m G Bm
But He's just another baby, I suppose
E G
Heaven knows, there's a new kid in town
A D
Here in Bethlehem
[Instrumental]
D F#m G Bm E G A
[Outro]
D
There's a new kid in town
F#m G D
And He's lying in a manger down the road
D
There's a new kid in town
F#m G Bm
But He's just another baby, I suppose
E G
Heaven knows, there's a new kid in town
A D G D D A D
Here in Bethlehem
How to play Theres A New Kid In Town
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.