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Chords and Lyrics for O Sanctissima

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Traditional Music
Traditional Lyrics

LATIN

D G   D        A7 D G A7  D 
O Sanctissima,___ O piissima,

D  A   E  A  D A E7 A 
Dulcis Virgo Mari---a!

      D A7   D   G D 
Mater amata, Intemerata,

Bm  G  D   G B7 Em  D  A7 D 
O---ra,___ Ora  pro no---bis. 

  
ENGLISH TRANSLATION

D   G  D         A7 
Day of holiness,___

D     G   A7   D 
Peace and happiness,

D  A   E  A D   A     E7  A 
Joyful glorious Christmas day!

            D   A7 
Angels tell the story,

D           G  D 
Of this day in glory,

Bm     G       D   G       B7   Em   D     A7  D 
Praise Christ, our Saviour born this Christmas Day!

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Chords

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Instrument Chords
Banjo A Major A7 B7 B Minor D Major E Major E7 E Minor G Major
Guitar A Major A7 B7 B Minor D Major E Major E7 E Minor G Major
Mandolin A Major A7 B7 B Minor D Major E Major E7 E Minor G Major
Piano A Major A7 B7 B Minor D Major E Major E7 E Minor G Major
Ukulele A Major A7 B7 B Minor D Major E Major E7 E Minor G Major

Sheet Music for O Sanctissima

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