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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Em · Am · G · D · C · Bm
O Come O Come Emmanuel Chords – Guitar
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Em · Am · G · D · C · Bm
O Come O Come Emmanuel Chords – Ukulele
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Em · Am · G · D · C · Bm
O Come O Come Emmanuel Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Em · Am · G · D · C · Bm
O Come O Come Emmanuel Chords – Banjo
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Em · Am · G · D · C · Bm
O Come O Come Emmanuel Chords – Mandolin
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Em · Am · G · D · C · Bm
O Come O Come Emmanuel Chords – Harmonica
The haunting Advent hymn longing for the coming of the Messiah. Intermediate difficulty in the key of Em.
Medieval Hymn (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play with a solemn, reverent feel. This ancient hymn has a minor key quality that should feel contemplative and yearning.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
Em – Am – D – G
C – Am – Em – Bm
Em – Am – D – G
C – Am – Em – Bm
Chorus
D – G – C – Am – Em
Am – Bm – Em – Em
Verse 2
Em – Am – D – G
C – Am – Em – Bm
Em – Am – D – G
C – Am – Em – Bm
Chorus
D – G – C – Am – Em
Am – Bm – Em – Em
Verse 3
Em – Am – D – G
C – Am – Em – Bm
Em – Am – D – G
C – Am – Em – Bm
Chorus
D – G – C – Am – Em
Am – Bm – Em – Em
Verse 4
Em – Am – D – G
C – Am – Em – Bm
Em – Am – D – G
C – Am – Em – Bm
Chorus
D – G – C – Am – Em
Am – Bm – Em – Em
Practice tip: The minor key (Em) gives this song its distinctive haunting quality. The Bm barre chord is the trickiest — try Bm7 (x20202) as an easier alternative.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "O Come O Come Emmanuel"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Em, Am, G, D, C and Bm.
Is "O Come O Come Emmanuel" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "O Come O Come Emmanuel" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "O Come O Come Emmanuel"?
It was written by Traditional.