Angels We Have Heard on High Chords

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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · D · C · Em

Angels We Have Heard on High Chords – Guitar

The joyous Christmas carol featuring the iconic ‘Gloria’ refrain. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Joyful Carol (4/4 Time)
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Tip: The “Gloria” section is the highlight — let it soar with full, open strums. Build energy through the verses into the refrain.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G D G
Angels we have heard on high
G D G
Sweetly singing o’er the plains
G D G
And the mountains in reply
G D G
Echoing their joyous strains
 

Chorus

 
G E7AmD
Gloria
G C D
In excelsis Deo
G E7AmD
Gloria
G C DG
In excelsis Deo
 

Verse 2

 
G D G
Shepherds, why this jubilee?
G D G
Why your joyous strains prolong?
G D G
What the gladsome tidings be
G D G
Which inspire your heavenly song?
 

Chorus

 
G E7AmD
Gloria
G C D
In excelsis Deo
G E7AmD
Gloria
G C DG
In excelsis Deo
 

Verse 3

 
G D G
Come to Bethlehem and see
G D G
Christ whose birth the angels sing
G D G
Come, adore on bended knee
G D G
Christ the Lord, the newborn King
 

Chorus

 
G E7AmD
Gloria
G C D
In excelsis Deo
G E7AmD
Gloria
G C DG
In excelsis Deo
 

Practice tip: The Gloria section has quick chord changes (G-E7-Am-D). Practice this sequence slowly before attempting it at tempo. The verses are straightforward G and D.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Angels We Have Heard on High"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, C and Em.

Is "Angels We Have Heard on High" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Angels We Have Heard on High" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Angels We Have Heard on High"?

It was written by Traditional.

Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · D · C · Em

Angels We Have Heard on High Chords – Ukulele

The joyous Christmas carol featuring the iconic ‘Gloria’ refrain. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Joyful Carol (4/4 Time)
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Tip: The “Gloria” section is the highlight — let it soar with full, open strums. Build energy through the verses into the refrain.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G D G
Angels we have heard on high
G D G
Sweetly singing o’er the plains
G D G
And the mountains in reply
G D G
Echoing their joyous strains
 

Chorus

 
G E7AmD
Gloria
G C D
In excelsis Deo
G E7AmD
Gloria
G C DG
In excelsis Deo
 

Verse 2

 
G D G
Shepherds, why this jubilee?
G D G
Why your joyous strains prolong?
G D G
What the gladsome tidings be
G D G
Which inspire your heavenly song?
 

Chorus

 
G E7AmD
Gloria
G C D
In excelsis Deo
G E7AmD
Gloria
G C DG
In excelsis Deo
 

Verse 3

 
G D G
Come to Bethlehem and see
G D G
Christ whose birth the angels sing
G D G
Come, adore on bended knee
G D G
Christ the Lord, the newborn King
 

Chorus

 
G E7AmD
Gloria
G C D
In excelsis Deo
G E7AmD
Gloria
G C DG
In excelsis Deo
 

Practice tip: The Gloria section has quick chord changes (G-E7-Am-D). Practice this sequence slowly before attempting it at tempo. The verses are straightforward G and D.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Angels We Have Heard on High"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, C and Em.

Is "Angels We Have Heard on High" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Angels We Have Heard on High" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Angels We Have Heard on High"?

It was written by Traditional.

Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · D · C · Em

Angels We Have Heard on High Chords – Piano

The joyous Christmas carol featuring the iconic ‘Gloria’ refrain. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Joyful Carol (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: The “Gloria” section is the highlight — let it soar with full, open strums. Build energy through the verses into the refrain.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G D G
Angels we have heard on high
G D G
Sweetly singing o’er the plains
G D G
And the mountains in reply
G D G
Echoing their joyous strains
 

Chorus

 
G E7AmD
Gloria
G C D
In excelsis Deo
G E7AmD
Gloria
G C DG
In excelsis Deo
 

Verse 2

 
G D G
Shepherds, why this jubilee?
G D G
Why your joyous strains prolong?
G D G
What the gladsome tidings be
G D G
Which inspire your heavenly song?
 

Chorus

 
G E7AmD
Gloria
G C D
In excelsis Deo
G E7AmD
Gloria
G C DG
In excelsis Deo
 

Verse 3

 
G D G
Come to Bethlehem and see
G D G
Christ whose birth the angels sing
G D G
Come, adore on bended knee
G D G
Christ the Lord, the newborn King
 

Chorus

 
G E7AmD
Gloria
G C D
In excelsis Deo
G E7AmD
Gloria
G C DG
In excelsis Deo
 

Practice tip: The Gloria section has quick chord changes (G-E7-Am-D). Practice this sequence slowly before attempting it at tempo. The verses are straightforward G and D.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Angels We Have Heard on High"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, C and Em.

Is "Angels We Have Heard on High" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Angels We Have Heard on High" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Angels We Have Heard on High"?

It was written by Traditional.

Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · D · C · Em

Angels We Have Heard on High Chords – Banjo

The joyous Christmas carol featuring the iconic ‘Gloria’ refrain. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Joyful Carol (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: The “Gloria” section is the highlight — let it soar with full, open strums. Build energy through the verses into the refrain.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G D G
Angels we have heard on high
G D G
Sweetly singing o’er the plains
G D G
And the mountains in reply
G D G
Echoing their joyous strains
 

Chorus

 
G E7AmD
Gloria
G C D
In excelsis Deo
G E7AmD
Gloria
G C DG
In excelsis Deo
 

Verse 2

 
G D G
Shepherds, why this jubilee?
G D G
Why your joyous strains prolong?
G D G
What the gladsome tidings be
G D G
Which inspire your heavenly song?
 

Chorus

 
G E7AmD
Gloria
G C D
In excelsis Deo
G E7AmD
Gloria
G C DG
In excelsis Deo
 

Verse 3

 
G D G
Come to Bethlehem and see
G D G
Christ whose birth the angels sing
G D G
Come, adore on bended knee
G D G
Christ the Lord, the newborn King
 

Chorus

 
G E7AmD
Gloria
G C D
In excelsis Deo
G E7AmD
Gloria
G C DG
In excelsis Deo
 

Practice tip: The Gloria section has quick chord changes (G-E7-Am-D). Practice this sequence slowly before attempting it at tempo. The verses are straightforward G and D.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Angels We Have Heard on High"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, C and Em.

Is "Angels We Have Heard on High" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Angels We Have Heard on High" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Angels We Have Heard on High"?

It was written by Traditional.

Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · D · C · Em

Angels We Have Heard on High Chords – Mandolin

The joyous Christmas carol featuring the iconic ‘Gloria’ refrain. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Joyful Carol (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: The “Gloria” section is the highlight — let it soar with full, open strums. Build energy through the verses into the refrain.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G D G
Angels we have heard on high
G D G
Sweetly singing o’er the plains
G D G
And the mountains in reply
G D G
Echoing their joyous strains
 

Chorus

 
G E7AmD
Gloria
G C D
In excelsis Deo
G E7AmD
Gloria
G C DG
In excelsis Deo
 

Verse 2

 
G D G
Shepherds, why this jubilee?
G D G
Why your joyous strains prolong?
G D G
What the gladsome tidings be
G D G
Which inspire your heavenly song?
 

Chorus

 
G E7AmD
Gloria
G C D
In excelsis Deo
G E7AmD
Gloria
G C DG
In excelsis Deo
 

Verse 3

 
G D G
Come to Bethlehem and see
G D G
Christ whose birth the angels sing
G D G
Come, adore on bended knee
G D G
Christ the Lord, the newborn King
 

Chorus

 
G E7AmD
Gloria
G C D
In excelsis Deo
G E7AmD
Gloria
G C DG
In excelsis Deo
 

Practice tip: The Gloria section has quick chord changes (G-E7-Am-D). Practice this sequence slowly before attempting it at tempo. The verses are straightforward G and D.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Angels We Have Heard on High"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, C and Em.

Is "Angels We Have Heard on High" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Angels We Have Heard on High" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Angels We Have Heard on High"?

It was written by Traditional.

Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · D · C · Em

Angels We Have Heard on High Chords – Harmonica

The joyous Christmas carol featuring the iconic ‘Gloria’ refrain. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Joyful Carol (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: The “Gloria” section is the highlight — let it soar with full, open strums. Build energy through the verses into the refrain.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G D G
Angels we have heard on high
G D G
Sweetly singing o’er the plains
G D G
And the mountains in reply
G D G
Echoing their joyous strains
 

Chorus

 
G E7AmD
Gloria
G C D
In excelsis Deo
G E7AmD
Gloria
G C DG
In excelsis Deo
 

Verse 2

 
G D G
Shepherds, why this jubilee?
G D G
Why your joyous strains prolong?
G D G
What the gladsome tidings be
G D G
Which inspire your heavenly song?
 

Chorus

 
G E7AmD
Gloria
G C D
In excelsis Deo
G E7AmD
Gloria
G C DG
In excelsis Deo
 

Verse 3

 
G D G
Come to Bethlehem and see
G D G
Christ whose birth the angels sing
G D G
Come, adore on bended knee
G D G
Christ the Lord, the newborn King
 

Chorus

 
G E7AmD
Gloria
G C D
In excelsis Deo
G E7AmD
Gloria
G C DG
In excelsis Deo
 

Practice tip: The Gloria section has quick chord changes (G-E7-Am-D). Practice this sequence slowly before attempting it at tempo. The verses are straightforward G and D.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Angels We Have Heard on High"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, C and Em.

Is "Angels We Have Heard on High" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Angels We Have Heard on High" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Angels We Have Heard on High"?

It was written by Traditional.