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    This document contains the lyrics and chord progression for the Christmas carol "O Little Town of Bethlehem". It is written in the key of E Major with a time signature of 12/8 or 4/4. The song is divided into verses with instrumental interludes between them. The lyrics tell the story of Jesus's birth in Bethlehem and call for him to come down and dwell among people.

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    O Little Town of Bethlehem

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    This document contains the lyrics and chord progression for the Christmas carol "O Little Town of Bethlehem". It is written in the key of E Major with a time signature of 12/8 or 4/4. The song is divided into verses with instrumental interludes between them. The lyrics tell the story of Jesus's birth in Bethlehem and call for him to come down and dwell among people.

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    Traditional Christmas Carol with simplified chords.

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    This document contains the lyrics and chord progression for the Christmas carol "O Little Town of Bethlehem". It is written in the key of E Major with a time signature of 12/8 or 4/4. The song is divided into verses with instrumental interludes between them. The lyrics tell the story of Jesus's birth in Bethlehem and call for him to come down and dwell among people.

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    O Little Town of Bethlehem

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    This document contains the lyrics and chord progression for the Christmas carol "O Little Town of Bethlehem". It is written in the key of E Major with a time signature of 12/8 or 4/4. The song is divided into verses with instrumental interludes between them. The lyrics tell the story of Jesus's birth in Bethlehem and call for him to come down and dwell among people.

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    Fourth Song

    Musical Interlude into Acc and Elec Guitar Rhythm (123 456 etc.)

    O little town of Bethlehem


    Traditional Phillips Brooks
    E Major 12/8 (4/4)

    Intro:
    E

    Verse 1
    E
    A
    O little town of Bethlehem,
    F#m
    B7
    E
    How still we see thee lie!
    E
    C#
    F#m
    Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
    Bsus7
    E
    The silent stars go by;
    C#m
    G#
    Yet in thy darkness shineth
    A
    G#
    The everlasting Light;
    E
    A
    The hopes and fears of all the years
    F#m B7
    E
    Are met in thee tonight.

    Interlude 1
    E (4 Bars)

    Verse 2
    For Christ is born of Mary,
    And gathered all above,
    While mortals sleep, the angels keep
    Their watch of wondering love.
    O morning stars, together
    Proclaim the holy birth
    And praises sing to God, the King,
    And peace to men on earth.

    Interlude 2
    E - - - | - - - - | (Melodic Instrumental for 8 more Bars)

    Verse 3 (5)
    E
    A
    O holy Child of Bethlehem
    F#m
    B7
    E
    Descend to us, we pray
    E
    C#
    F#m
    Cast out our sin and enter in
    Bsus7
    B
    E
    Be born to us
    today
    C#m
    G#
    We hear the Christmas
    angels
    A
    G#
    The great glad tidings tell
    E
    A
    O come to us, abide with us
    F#m
    B7
    E
    Our Lord Emmanu----el

    Interlude 2
    3/8
    E--|---|---|---|
    (Melodic Instrumental for 8 more Bars)
    Slow down to crash finish

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