While Shepherds Watched Cranbrook
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G D G
While shepherds watched their flocks by night...
G D
All seated on the ground,
D G
The angel of the Lord came down,
D D7
The angel of the Lord came down,
G
And glory shone around.
G
And glory shone around.
D D7 G
And glory shone around.
G D G
Fear not,â? said he, for mighty dread...
G D
Had seized their troubled minds;
D G
Glad tidings of great joy I bring
D D7
Glad tidings of great joy I bring
G
To you and all mankind.
G
To you and all mankind.
D D7 G
To you and all mankind.
G D G
To you in David’s town this day
G D
Is born of David’s line
D G
A Saviour, who is Christ the Lord,
D D7
A Saviour, who is Christ the Lord,
G
And this shall be the sign
G
And this shall be the sign
D D7 G
And this shall be the sign
G D G
The heav’nly Babe you there shall find
G D
To human view displayed,
D G
All meanly wrapped in swathing bands,
D D7
All meanly wrapped in swathing bands,
G
And in a manger laid
G
And in a manger laid
D D7 G
And in a manger laid
G D G
Thus spake the Seraph; and forthwith
G D
Appeared a shining throng
D G
Of angels praising God, who thus
D D7
Of angels praising God, who thus
G
Addressed their joyful song
G
Addressed their joyful song
D D7 G
Addressed their joyful song
G D G
All glory be to God on high,
G D
And to the Earth be peace;
D G
Goodwill henceforth from Heav’n to men
D D7
Goodwill henceforth from Heav’n to men
G
Begin and never cease
G
Begin and never cease
D D7 G
Begin and never cease
How to play While Shepherds Watched Cranbrook
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.