Verse 1: G C Am Long time ago in Bethlehem, D7 G so the holy Bible say, G C Am Mary's boy child Jesus Christ G D7 G was born on Christmas day. Chorus: G C D B7 Em A D Hark, now hear the angels sing, the new king born today. G C Am G D7 G And we shall live for evermore because of Christmas day! Verse 2: G C Am While shepards watched their flocks by night, D7 G They saw a bright new shining star. G C Am And then they heard a choir sing, G D7 G the music seemed to come from afar Chorus: G C D B7 Em A D Hark, now hear the angels sing, the new king born today. G C Am G D7 G And we shall live for evermore because of Christmas day! Verse 3: G C Am Then by and by in Bethlehem, D7 G In a stable all forlorn. G C Am In a manger cold and dark, G D7 G Mary's little boy child was born. Chorus: G C D B7 Em A D Hark, now hear the angels sing, the new king born today. G C Am G D7 G And we shall live for evermore because of Christmas day! G C Am G D7 G And we shall live for evermore because of Christmas day! This arrangement is its contributor’s own interpretation, shared for private study, education and non-commercial use. The underlying song, lyrics and music remain the property of their copyright owners. To request removal, see Legal & Copyright.
Mary’s Boy Child chords by Misc Christmas
Suggested strumisland strum
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Also works: everywhere 4/4 d – d u – u d –
How to play Mary’s Boy Child on ukulele
Mary’s Boy Child runs on one pattern: d – d u – u d u. The groove sits around 104 bpm, a medium pace, and it swings lightly. You are playing it in G major. Chord-wise this is an easy one: everything sits at the rookie level. Sway the island strum gently to bring out the carol's calypso feel.
8 ukulele chords used in "Mary’s Boy Child" by Misc Christmas: A, Am, B7, C, D, D7, Em and G
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