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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Dm
Do You Hear What I Hear Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Dm
Do You Hear What I Hear Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Dm
Do You Hear What I Hear Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Dm
Do You Hear What I Hear Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Dm
Do You Hear What I Hear Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Dm
Do You Hear What I Hear Chords – Harmonica
A traditional Christmas carol asking a series of questions that build to a message of peace. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Gentle Waltz (3/4 Time)
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Tip: This song is in 3/4 time, so feel the “1-2-3” waltz pulse with each downstrum.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G
F – C
F – C – G
F – C
F – C – G
F – C (×2)
Verse 2
C – G
F – C
F – C – G
F – C
F – C – G
F – C (×2)
Verse 3
C – G
F – C
F – C – G
F – C
F – C – G
F – C (×2)
Verse 4
C – G
F – C
F – C – G
F – C
F – C – G
F – C (×2)
Practice tip: The chord progression is mostly C, F, and G. Practice switching between F and C smoothly, as it happens often.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Do You Hear What I Hear"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, F, G, Am and Dm.
Is "Do You Hear What I Hear" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Do You Hear What I Hear" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Do You Hear What I Hear"?
It was written by Noel Regney, Gloria Shayne Baker, and released in 1962.