winter song
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Verse 1:
G C/G G C/G
G C G
Thrushes stir in the trees, and hide from the moonlight
C G B7
high on the stoney ridge all is still
B7/F# C Cm G A7
the whole world is waiting, silent as the icy stars
C Dsus D G C/G G C/G
A holy winter, to cheer our darkened hearts
Verse 2:
G C G
Jesus, our Lord and king, born in a stable
C G B7
wrapped in rags, asleep on a bed of straw
B7/F# C Cm G A7
though he is from heaven, still it is enough for him
C Dsus D G
he who made the mountains and will come again to reign
Chorus: G D/F#
Em D G C D
O blessed night, bright angels are singing
Em D G Em
for heavens light, is lying in a manger bed
Bm Em
sweet Mary, she kisses his head
C G C/G G C/G
and sings a lullaby
Verse 3:
G C G
Oh boundless mercy of God, beautiful mystery
C G B7
that braying donkeys and sheep and birds of the air
B7/F# C Cm G A7
and sheperds and sages, all have come this night
C Dsus D G G D/F#
to welcome him, Redeemer of the world
Repeat Chorus and fade out with chords...G C/G G C/G G
How to play winter song
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 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.