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Go Tell It On The Mountain

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Capo on fret 3 (as written in this song)

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Capo 3
Style of strumming: March (i.e. play the first three strings followed by the next alternately).
[Chorus]
DHallelujah!
DGo tell it on the mountain
AOver the hills and DeverAywhGe - Are
DGo tell it on the mountain
DJesus ChArist is bDorn
[Verse 1]
ADown in a lonely mDanger
AThe humble Christ was bDorn
AAnd God sent salBmvatiGon
That blDessed ChAristmas mDorn
[Chorus]
DHallelGujAah!
DGo tell it on the mountain
AOver the hills and DeverAywhGe - Are
DGo tell it on the mountain
DJesus ChArist is bDorn
[Verse 2]
AWhile shepherds kDept their watch
AO'er silent flDocks by night
BehAold throughout the hBmeavGens
There shDown a hAoly lDight
[Chorus]
DHallelGujAah!
DGo tell it on the mountain
AOver the hills and DeverAywhGe - Are
DGo tell it on the mountain
DJesus ChArist is bDorn
[Verse 3]
ADown in a lonely mDanger
AThe humble Christ was bDorn
AAnd God sent salBmvatiGon
That blDessed ChAristmas mDorn
[Chorus]
DHallelGujAah!
DGo tell it on the mountain
AOver the hills and DeverAywhGe - Are
DGo tell it on the mountain
DJesus ChArist is bDorn
DJe - sus ChrAi - st is bGo - o - Drn
All chords in this song (4)

The story behind the song

This song is a traditional spiritual, here performed by the iconic duo Simon & Garfunkel. Known for their intricate harmonies and thoughtful arrangements, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel bring their signature sound to this uplifting piece. It’s a song of celebration and good news, encouraging everyone to share a joyful message with the world. Playing this, you're channeling a spirit of shared elation and widespread hope.

AI-written from these sources:Simon & Garfunkel — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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