Guitar for Clergy

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Hark! the Herald Angels Sing

Key of G · 4/4, "hymn steady" · Chords: G C D Em Am A7 · Words: Charles Wesley, alt. George Whitefield · Verses 2–3: same chords, from the hymnal

G 2 1 3 D 1 3 2 C 3 2 1 Em 2 3 A7 2 3 Am 2 3 1
G                D       G
Hark! the herald angels sing,
  G    C      D        G
"Glory to the newborn King;
G                   D       G
Peace on earth, and mercy mild,
Em      A7           D
God and sinners reconciled!"
G              D         G
Joyful, all ye nations, rise,
G                D        G
Join the triumph of the skies;
C              G        D
With th'angelic host proclaim,
  G                D       G
"Christ is born in Bethlehem!"

C                Am     D
Hark! the herald angels sing,
  G    C      G D     G
"Glory to the newborn King!"

Course week: Week 6