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God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

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[Chorus]
God Dmrest ye merry gentlemen
Let Bbnothing you disAmay
ReDmmember Christ our savior
Was Bbborn on Christmas Aday
To Gmsave us all from FSatan's power
When Dmwe were gone asCtray
Oh Ftidings of A7comfort and Dmjoy
[Verse]
From DmGod our heavenly father
The Bbblessed angel A7sus4cameA7  
And Dmunto certain shepherds
Brought Bbtidings of the A7sus4sameA7  
How Gmthat in BethleFhem was born
The DmSon of God by Cname
Bb/DOooh C/Eoooh, Ftidings of A7comfort and DmjoyC  
Bb/DOooh C/Eoooh, Ftidings of A7comfort and DmjoyDm  C/D  Dm  C/D  
[Verse]
DmFear not said the angel
Let Bbnothing you affA7sus4rightA7  
This Dmday is born a savior
Of Bbthe pure virgin A7sus4brightA7  
To Gmfree all those who Ftrust in him
From DmSatan's power and Cmight
Bb/DOooh C/Eoooh, Ftidings of A7comfort and DmjoyC  
Bb/DOooh C/Eoooh, Ftidings of A7comfort and DmjoyDm  C/D  Dm  C/D  
And Dmwhen they came to Bethlehem
Where Bbour dear savior A7sus4layA7  
They Dmfound him in the manger
Where Bboxen feed on A7sus4hayA7  
His Gmmother Mary Fkneeled down
And Dmto the Lord did Cpray
Bb/DOooh C/Eoooh, Ftidings of A7comfort and DmjoyC  
Bb/DOooh C/Eoooh, Ftidings of A7comfort and DmjoyDm  C/D  Dm  C/D  
[Outro]
God Dmrest ye merry gentlemen
Let Bbnothing you disAmay
ReDmmember Christ our savior
Was Bbborn on Christmas Aday   (Slow rapidly on last line)

All chords in this song (11)

The story behind the song

Garth Brooks is a country music superstar known for blending traditional country with pop and rock. He has released numerous studio and compilation albums, including three Christmas albums, which is where this song can be found. As you play, you're tapping into a rich musical legacy from an artist who has achieved immense popularity and success across multiple genres.

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God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

by Garth Brooks

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A7sus4

Bb/D

C/E

C/D

[Chorus]

God rest ye merry gentlemen

Bb A

Let nothing you dismay

Remember Christ our savior

Bb A

Was born on Christmas day

Gm F

To save us all from Satan's power

Dm C

When we were gone astray

F A7 Dm

Oh tidings of comfort and joy

[Verse]

From God our heavenly father

Bb A7sus4 A7

The blessed angel came

And unto certain shepherds

Bb A7sus4 A7

Brought tidings of the same

Gm F

How that in Bethlehem was born

Dm C

The Son of God by name

Bb/D C/E F A7 Dm C

Oooh oooh, tidings of comfort and joy

Bb/D C/E F A7 Dm Dm C/D Dm C/D

Oooh oooh, tidings of comfort and joy

[Verse]

Fear not said the angel

Bb A7sus4 A7

Let nothing you affright

This day is born a savior

Bb A7sus4 A7

Of the pure virgin bright

Gm F

To free all those who trust in him

Dm C

From Satan's power and might

Bb/D C/E F A7 Dm C

Oooh oooh, tidings of comfort and joy

Bb/D C/E F A7 Dm Dm C/D Dm C/D

Oooh oooh, tidings of comfort and joy

And when they came to Bethlehem

Bb A7sus4 A7

Where our dear savior lay

They found him in the manger

Bb A7sus4 A7

Where oxen feed on hay

Gm F

His mother Mary kneeled down

Dm C

And to the Lord did pray

Bb/D C/E F A7 Dm C

Oooh oooh, tidings of comfort and joy

Bb/D C/E F A7 Dm Dm C/D Dm C/D

Oooh oooh, tidings of comfort and joy

[Outro]

God rest ye merry gentlemen

Bb A

Let nothing you dismay

Remember Christ our savior

Bb A

Was born on Christmas day (Slow rapidly on last line)

About God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Chords by Garth Brooks

Learn how to play God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen by Garth Brooks with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen chords”, “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen guitar chords”, or “Garth Brooks God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen chords and for experienced players who want accurate God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Dm, Bb, A, Gm, F, C.

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