Christmas

Canon in D Chords

Johann Pachelbel Intermediate Key of D 6 Chords 2 min read

Dtap to play

Atap to play

Bmtap to play

F#mtap to play

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Emtap to play

Key

D Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

D · A · Bm · F#m · G · Em

Canon in D Chords – Guitar

A classical composition by Johann Pachelbel, arranged for guitar. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.

Arpeggiated Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a light fingerpicking or arpeggio pattern to mimic the interweaving melodic lines of the original canon.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Part 1

D A

Canon in D, a timeless sound

Bm F#m

Echoing through the years

G D A

Harmonies that gently swirl

D A

Melting away all fears

Theme

G D

Strings that sing a song so pure

A Bm

A melody that will endure

G D A

Lifting hearts with every note

D A

In this canon, we all float

Part 2

D A

Bass line walks a steady pace

Bm F#m

Foundations strong and true

G D A

Building up a graceful space

D A

For the joy that shines through

Theme

G D

Strings that sing a song so pure

A Bm

A melody that will endure

G D A

Lifting hearts with every note

D A

In this canon, we all float

/verse

bridge label="Development"

Bm F#m

Variations start to play

G D A

On the theme so bright and clear

Bm F#m

Complex yet simple lay

G D A

Filling every listening ear

/bridge

verse label="Part 3"

D A

Eight chords cycle, round and round

Bm F#m

A musical spell is cast

G D A

In its beauty, we are found

D A

Holding moments that will last

/verse

chorus label="Theme"

G D

Strings that sing a song so pure

A Bm

A melody that will endure

G D A

Lifting hearts with every note

D A

In this canon, we all float

Resolution

D A

Fading softly, never ends

Bm F#m

The memory it sends

G D A

Canon in D, my faithful friend

D A D

Canon in D, my faithful friend

Practice tip: Master the core eight-chord progression (D, A, Bm, F#m, G, D, Em, A) slowly before attempting the full arrangement, focusing on clean chord changes.

Dtap to play

Atap to play

Bmtap to play

F#mtap to play

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

D Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

D · A · Bm · F#m · G · Em

Canon in D Chords – Ukulele

A classical composition by Johann Pachelbel, arranged for guitar. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.

Arpeggiated Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a light fingerpicking or arpeggio pattern to mimic the interweaving melodic lines of the original canon.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Part 1

D A

Canon in D, a timeless sound

Bm F#m

Echoing through the years

G D A

Harmonies that gently swirl

D A

Melting away all fears

Theme

G D

Strings that sing a song so pure

A Bm

A melody that will endure

G D A

Lifting hearts with every note

D A

In this canon, we all float

Part 2

D A

Bass line walks a steady pace

Bm F#m

Foundations strong and true

G D A

Building up a graceful space

D A

For the joy that shines through

Theme

G D

Strings that sing a song so pure

A Bm

A melody that will endure

G D A

Lifting hearts with every note

D A

In this canon, we all float

/verse

bridge label="Development"

Bm F#m

Variations start to play

G D A

On the theme so bright and clear

Bm F#m

Complex yet simple lay

G D A

Filling every listening ear

/bridge

verse label="Part 3"

D A

Eight chords cycle, round and round

Bm F#m

A musical spell is cast

G D A

In its beauty, we are found

D A

Holding moments that will last

/verse

chorus label="Theme"

G D

Strings that sing a song so pure

A Bm

A melody that will endure

G D A

Lifting hearts with every note

D A

In this canon, we all float

Resolution

D A

Fading softly, never ends

Bm F#m

The memory it sends

G D A

Canon in D, my faithful friend

D A D

Canon in D, my faithful friend

Practice tip: Master the core eight-chord progression (D, A, Bm, F#m, G, D, Em, A) slowly before attempting the full arrangement, focusing on clean chord changes.

Dtap to play

Atap to play

Bmtap to play

F#mtap to play

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

D Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

D · A · Bm · F#m · G · Em

Canon in D Chords – Piano

A classical composition by Johann Pachelbel, arranged for guitar. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.

Arpeggiated Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a light fingerpicking or arpeggio pattern to mimic the interweaving melodic lines of the original canon.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Part 1

D A

Canon in D, a timeless sound

Bm F#m

Echoing through the years

G D A

Harmonies that gently swirl

D A

Melting away all fears

Theme

G D

Strings that sing a song so pure

A Bm

A melody that will endure

G D A

Lifting hearts with every note

D A

In this canon, we all float

Part 2

D A

Bass line walks a steady pace

Bm F#m

Foundations strong and true

G D A

Building up a graceful space

D A

For the joy that shines through

Theme

G D

Strings that sing a song so pure

A Bm

A melody that will endure

G D A

Lifting hearts with every note

D A

In this canon, we all float

/verse

bridge label="Development"

Bm F#m

Variations start to play

G D A

On the theme so bright and clear

Bm F#m

Complex yet simple lay

G D A

Filling every listening ear

/bridge

verse label="Part 3"

D A

Eight chords cycle, round and round

Bm F#m

A musical spell is cast

G D A

In its beauty, we are found

D A

Holding moments that will last

/verse

chorus label="Theme"

G D

Strings that sing a song so pure

A Bm

A melody that will endure

G D A

Lifting hearts with every note

D A

In this canon, we all float

Resolution

D A

Fading softly, never ends

Bm F#m

The memory it sends

G D A

Canon in D, my faithful friend

D A D

Canon in D, my faithful friend

Practice tip: Master the core eight-chord progression (D, A, Bm, F#m, G, D, Em, A) slowly before attempting the full arrangement, focusing on clean chord changes.

Dtap to play

Atap to play

Bmtap to play

F#mtap to play

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

D Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

D · A · Bm · F#m · G · Em

Canon in D Chords – Banjo

A classical composition by Johann Pachelbel, arranged for guitar. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.

Arpeggiated Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a light fingerpicking or arpeggio pattern to mimic the interweaving melodic lines of the original canon.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Part 1

D A

Canon in D, a timeless sound

Bm F#m

Echoing through the years

G D A

Harmonies that gently swirl

D A

Melting away all fears

Theme

G D

Strings that sing a song so pure

A Bm

A melody that will endure

G D A

Lifting hearts with every note

D A

In this canon, we all float

Part 2

D A

Bass line walks a steady pace

Bm F#m

Foundations strong and true

G D A

Building up a graceful space

D A

For the joy that shines through

Theme

G D

Strings that sing a song so pure

A Bm

A melody that will endure

G D A

Lifting hearts with every note

D A

In this canon, we all float

/verse

bridge label="Development"

Bm F#m

Variations start to play

G D A

On the theme so bright and clear

Bm F#m

Complex yet simple lay

G D A

Filling every listening ear

/bridge

verse label="Part 3"

D A

Eight chords cycle, round and round

Bm F#m

A musical spell is cast

G D A

In its beauty, we are found

D A

Holding moments that will last

/verse

chorus label="Theme"

G D

Strings that sing a song so pure

A Bm

A melody that will endure

G D A

Lifting hearts with every note

D A

In this canon, we all float

Resolution

D A

Fading softly, never ends

Bm F#m

The memory it sends

G D A

Canon in D, my faithful friend

D A D

Canon in D, my faithful friend

Practice tip: Master the core eight-chord progression (D, A, Bm, F#m, G, D, Em, A) slowly before attempting the full arrangement, focusing on clean chord changes.

Dtap to play

Atap to play

Bmtap to play

F#mtap to play

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

D Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

D · A · Bm · F#m · G · Em

Canon in D Chords – Mandolin

A classical composition by Johann Pachelbel, arranged for guitar. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.

Arpeggiated Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light fingerpicking or arpeggio pattern to mimic the interweaving melodic lines of the original canon.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Part 1

D A

Canon in D, a timeless sound

Bm F#m

Echoing through the years

G D A

Harmonies that gently swirl

D A

Melting away all fears

Theme

G D

Strings that sing a song so pure

A Bm

A melody that will endure

G D A

Lifting hearts with every note

D A

In this canon, we all float

Part 2

D A

Bass line walks a steady pace

Bm F#m

Foundations strong and true

G D A

Building up a graceful space

D A

For the joy that shines through

Theme

G D

Strings that sing a song so pure

A Bm

A melody that will endure

G D A

Lifting hearts with every note

D A

In this canon, we all float

/verse

bridge label="Development"

Bm F#m

Variations start to play

G D A

On the theme so bright and clear

Bm F#m

Complex yet simple lay

G D A

Filling every listening ear

/bridge

verse label="Part 3"

D A

Eight chords cycle, round and round

Bm F#m

A musical spell is cast

G D A

In its beauty, we are found

D A

Holding moments that will last

/verse

chorus label="Theme"

G D

Strings that sing a song so pure

A Bm

A melody that will endure

G D A

Lifting hearts with every note

D A

In this canon, we all float

Resolution

D A

Fading softly, never ends

Bm F#m

The memory it sends

G D A

Canon in D, my faithful friend

D A D

Canon in D, my faithful friend

Practice tip: Master the core eight-chord progression (D, A, Bm, F#m, G, D, Em, A) slowly before attempting the full arrangement, focusing on clean chord changes.

Dtap to play

Atap to play

Bmtap to play

F#mtap to play

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

D Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

D · A · Bm · F#m · G · Em

Canon in D Chords – Harmonica

A classical composition by Johann Pachelbel, arranged for guitar. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.

Arpeggiated Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light fingerpicking or arpeggio pattern to mimic the interweaving melodic lines of the original canon.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Part 1

D A

Canon in D, a timeless sound

Bm F#m

Echoing through the years

G D A

Harmonies that gently swirl

D A

Melting away all fears

Theme

G D

Strings that sing a song so pure

A Bm

A melody that will endure

G D A

Lifting hearts with every note

D A

In this canon, we all float

Part 2

D A

Bass line walks a steady pace

Bm F#m

Foundations strong and true

G D A

Building up a graceful space

D A

For the joy that shines through

Theme

G D

Strings that sing a song so pure

A Bm

A melody that will endure

G D A

Lifting hearts with every note

D A

In this canon, we all float

/verse

bridge label="Development"

Bm F#m

Variations start to play

G D A

On the theme so bright and clear

Bm F#m

Complex yet simple lay

G D A

Filling every listening ear

/bridge

verse label="Part 3"

D A

Eight chords cycle, round and round

Bm F#m

A musical spell is cast

G D A

In its beauty, we are found

D A

Holding moments that will last

/verse

chorus label="Theme"

G D

Strings that sing a song so pure

A Bm

A melody that will endure

G D A

Lifting hearts with every note

D A

In this canon, we all float

Resolution

D A

Fading softly, never ends

Bm F#m

The memory it sends

G D A

Canon in D, my faithful friend

D A D

Canon in D, my faithful friend

Practice tip: Master the core eight-chord progression (D, A, Bm, F#m, G, D, Em, A) slowly before attempting the full arrangement, focusing on clean chord changes.