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Glad Tidings

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Glad Tidings
VAN MORRISON
"Moondance", 1970
-----------------
G
:  320003
C
:  032010
D
:  000232
G7
: 320001
Em
: 022000
[bass intro]:
E-||--------------|--------------|--------------|--------------|
B-||--------------|--------------|--------------|--------------|
G-||---0-0---0-0--|---0-0---0-0--|---0-0---0-0--|---0-0---0-0--|
D-||-0------------|-0------------|-0------------|-0------------|
A-||--------------|--------------|--------------|--------------|
E-||--------------|--------------|--------------|--------------|
And they'll lay you down low in the easy
And the lips that you kiss will say Christmas.
And the miles that you traveled the distance
So believe no lies,
E-||--------------|
B-||--------------|
G-||--------------|
D-||---------0----|
A-||-----0/2---3--|
E-||-3------------|
Dry your eyes
E-||--------------|
B-||--------------|
G-||--------------|
D-||---------0----|
A-||-----0/2---3--|
E-||-3------------|
And realize
E-||--------------|
B-||-----------3-3|
G-||-----------2-3|
D-||---------0----|
A-||-----0/2------|
E-||-3------------|
          G
That surprise
[Chorus]:
G
  La, la, la, la
C
  La, la, la, la
G
  La, la, la, la
D
  La, la, la, la   (x2)
G   C   G   C
         G                      C                 G       C
And the businessmen will shake hands and talk in numbers
          G                C             G      C
And the princess will wake up from her slumber
               G                     C             G          C
Then all the knights will step forth    with their arm bands
             G                        C                G     C
And ev'ry stranger you meet in the street will make demands
               G      C
So believe no lies,
              G     C
Then dry your eyes
        G    D D
And realize
               G
     That surprise
[Chorus]
G   C   G   G7
[Bridge]:
           C             D                    G
And we'll send you glad tidings from New York
C             D                G
Open up your eyes so you may see
C                D                G    Em
Ask you not to read between the lines
C                    D                G
Hope that you will come in right on time
G   C   G   C
             G            C               G      C
And they'll talk to you while you're in trances
            G             C           G      C
And you'll visualize not taking any chances
               G            C                   G      C
But meet them halfway with love, peace and persuasion
       G              C              G      C
And expect them   to rise for the occasion
               G  C
Don't it gratify
                        G    C
When you see it materialize
                       G     D D
Right in front of your eyes
               G
     That surprise
[Chorus]
G   C   G   G7
[Bridge]
G   C   G   C
             G            C       G   G
And they'll lay you down low and easy
###------------------------------###
### Tabbed by: Enrique Moraño    ###
### Sevilla (Spain)     ABR-2006 ###
###     emorano@hotmail.com      ###
###------------------------------###

Glad Tidings chords and lyrics

Free chords for Glad Tidings by Van Morrison. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Glad Tidings
VAN MORRISON
"Moondance", 1970
-----------------
G:  320003
C:  032010
D:  000232
G7: 320001
Em: 022000
And they'll lay you down low in the easy
And the lips that you kiss will say Christmas.
And the miles that you traveled the distance
[Chorus]:
G   C   G   C
[Chorus]
G   C   G   G7
[Bridge]:
G   C   G   C
[Chorus]
G   C   G   G7
[Bridge]
G   C   G   C
###------------------------------###
### Tabbed by: Enrique Moraño    ###
### Sevilla (Spain)     ABR-2006 ###
###     emorano@hotmail.com      ###
###------------------------------###

Glad Tidings Chords by Van Morrison

Learn how to play Glad Tidings by Van Morrison with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Glad Tidings chords”, “Glad Tidings guitar chords”, or “Van Morrison Glad Tidings 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 Glad Tidings chords and for experienced players who want accurate Glad Tidings lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, D, G7, Em, E.

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The chords for "Glad Tidings" show the original chord names (including G, C, D, G7, Em, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.