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Chords and Lyrics for Good Christian Men Rejoice

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Traditional Music
Traditional Lyrics

VERSE 1

     F 
Good Christian men, rejoice 

  
With heart, and soul, and voice;

        C7      F       Dm 
Give ye heed to what we say:

Gm    C7         F 
Jesus Christ was born today.

       C7    Dm 
Ox and ass before Him bow,

    Gm    C7     Dm     Am 
And He is in the manger now.

Dm        A7     Dm   C 
Christ is born today!___

F         C7   F 
Christ is born today!  

  
VERSE 2

     F 
Good Christian men, rejoice 

  
With heart, and soul, and voice;

       C7      F       Dm 
Now ye hear of endless bliss:

Gm    C7         F 
Jesus Christ was born for this!

       C7     Dm 
He has opened heaven's door,

    Gm     C7         Dm  Am 
And man is blessed forevermore.

Dm         A7       Dm    C 
Christ was born for this!___

F          C7       F 
Christ was born for this!  

  
VERSE 3

     F 
Good Christian men, rejoice 

  
With heart, and soul, and voice;

       C7       F        Dm 
Now ye need not fear the grave;

Gm    C7         F 
Jesus Christ was born to save!

          C7      Dm 
Calls you one and calls you all 

   Gm       C7  Dm      Am 
To gain his everlasting hall.

Dm         A7      Dm    C 
Christ was born to save!___

F          C7      F 
Christ was born to save!

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Chords

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Instrument Chords
Banjo A7 A Minor C Major C7 D Minor F Major G Minor
Guitar A7 A Minor C Major C7 D Minor F Major G Minor
Mandolin A7 A Minor C Major C7 D Minor F Major G Minor
Piano A7 A Minor C Major C7 D Minor F Major G Minor
Ukulele A7 A Minor C Major C7 D Minor F Major G Minor

Sheet Music for Good Christian Men Rejoice

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