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Chords and Lyrics for Carol of the Bagpipers

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Traditional Music
Traditional Lyrics

     G               D   G    D  G          D 
When Christ our Lord was born at Bethlehem afar,

G D                         D7       G      Am G    D G 
Although 'twas night, there shone as bright as noon a star;

         D7 
Never so brightly,

         G 
Never so whitely,

          D7                G 
Shone the stars, as on that night!

D   G              D 
The brightest star went 

G D              D7       G    Am  G D G 
Away to call the wise men from the Orient.

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Chords

Below is a list of all the chords in this song. Click on a chord to learn how to play the chord on a particular instrument.

Instrument Chords
Banjo A Minor D Major D7 G Major
Guitar A Minor D Major D7 G Major
Mandolin A Minor D Major D7 G Major
Piano A Minor D Major D7 G Major
Ukulele A Minor D Major D7 G Major

Sheet Music for Carol of the Bagpipers

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