Today Our Savior Is Born
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*Cantor: Refrain may be done a cappella.
Refrain
Cantor
D Asus4 A
Today our Savior is born!
G A7 D D7/F#
Today our Savior is born!
G D/F# Em D
This is the day, this is the day,
Em7 A7 D G/D D
Christ, our Savior is born!
Refrain
D Asus4 A
Today our Savior is born!
G A7 D D7/F#
Today our Savior is born!
G D/F# Em D
This is the day, this is the day,
Em7 A7 D G/D D
Christ, our Savior is born!
[Verso 1]
Em7 A7 D Bm
Sing to our God a joyful song!
Em A7 D
Everyone bless God's name.
F# F#/A Bm G
Tell of God's wondrous deeds;
Em E7/G# A A/G D/F# A7/E
sing to all the world.
Refrain
D Asus4 A
Today our Savior is born!
G A7 D D7/F#
Today our Savior is born!
G D/F# Em D
This is the day, this is the day,
Em7 A7 D G/D D
Christ, our Savior is born!
[Verso 2]
Em7 A7 D Bm
Heaven be glad and earth rejoice,
Em A7 D
let every ocean roar!
F# F#/A Bm G
Every forest, every tree
Em E7/G# A A/G D/F# A7/E
joins the song of joy!
Refrain
D Asus4 A
Today our Savior is born!
G A7 D D7/F#
Today our Savior is born!
G D/F# Em D
This is the day, this is the day,
Em7 A7 D G/D D
Christ, our Savior is born!
[Verso 3]
Em7 A7 D Bm
Cry out with joy for God has come,
Em A7 D
come to rule the earth.
F# F#/A Bm G
God will rule the world with love,
Em E7/G# A A/G D/F# A7/E
righteousness and truth.
Refrain
D Asus4 A
Today our Savior is born!
G A7 D D7/F#
Today our Savior is born!
G D/F# Em D
This is the day, this is the day,
Em7 A7 D G/D D
Christ, our Savior is born!
How to play Today Our Savior Is Born
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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.