When The Bells Start Ringing
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ECapotraste:
4th traste
As recorded by My Morning Jacket
(From the 2023 Album HAPPY HOLIDAY!)
Capo 4th fret.
If you don't want to use a capo transpose +4 steps.
[Intro]
C G C
[Verse 1]
C G C
I left my home, it must be 10 years ago
F G C
Travelin' down a crooked road
F G C Am
How I long to see the pine trees all covered in snow
C G C
In my Blue Ridge Mountain home
[Verse 2]
C G C
What I'd give just to be there tonight
F G C
In the glow of the Christmas tree lights
F G C Am
All of my family right there with me
C G C
Singing sweet harmony
[Chorus]
C Em F
When the bells start ringing
C Em F
The promise of love so true
C Em F
And the carolers start singing
C G C
It takes me back to the Christmas I knew
[Pedal Steel Solo]
F G C Am C G C
[Verse 3]
C G C
I'm gonna follow that heavenly sound
F G C
This time I know where I'm bound
F G C Am
Voices of angels, won't you sing from above
C G C
And take me home to the ones that I love
[Chorus]
C Em F
When the bells start ringing
C Em F
The promise of love so true
C Em F
And the carolers start singing
C G C
It takes me back to the Christmas I knew
[Bridge]
F G C Am
Voices of angels, won't you sing from above
C G C
And take me home to the ones that I love
[Outro]
F G C Am C G F C
How to play When The Bells Start Ringing
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.