Angels Carol Chords
by John Rutter
Angels Carol by John Rutter is a more advanced guitar song played in the key of C. It uses the chords C, G, F, G7, A, D, A7, E and B. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Verse: 1
C G C
- Have you heard the sounds of the angel voices
F G
ringing out so sweetly, ringing out so clear?
F G
Have you seen the star shining out so brightly
F G7
as a sign from God that Christ the Lord is here?
G C
Have you heard the news that they bring from heaven
F G
to the humble shepherds who have waited long?
A G
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
F C
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
F G C
Hear the angels sing their joyful song.
Verse: 2
C G C
- He is come in peace in the winter's stillness,
F G
like a gentle snowfall in the gentle night.
F G
He is come in joy, like the sun at morning,
F G7
filling all the world with radiance and with light.
G C
He is come in love as the child of Mary.
F G
In a simple stable we have seen his birth.
A G
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
F C
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
F G C
Hear the angels singing "Peace on earth".
Modulation to D
Verse: 3
D A D
- He will bring new light to a world in darkness,
G A
like a bright star shining in the skies above.
G A
He will bring new hope to the waiting nations.
G A7
When he comes to reign in purity and love.
A D
Let the earth rejoice at the Saviour's coming.
E A
Let the heavens answer with the joyful morn:
B A
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
G D
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
G A D
Hear the angels singing, "Christ is born".
G A D
Hear the angels singing, "Christ is born".