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Do You Hear What I Hear? Noel Regney and Gloria Shayne

Do You Hear What I Hear - Guitar Guide

"Do You Hear What I Hear?" is a Christmas song composed by Noel Regney and Gloria Shayne. It's a beautiful tune that can be played on guitar using a variety of chords. Here's a brief guide to help you play this song.

Chords

The song primarily uses the chords of C, F, G, G7, Am, and Em. If you're a beginner, you might find the F chord a bit challenging as it's a barre chord, but don't let that deter you. Practice switching between the chords to get a feel for the transitions.

Strumming Pattern

A simple strumming pattern that works well with this song is D-DU-UDU (D = Down, U = Up). This pattern gives the song a steady, rhythmic feel that matches the original tempo.

Chord Transitions

The song frequently transitions between C and F chords. Practice this transition as it can be tricky for beginners, especially moving from an open chord (C) to a barre chord (F).

In the verses, you'll notice a pattern of C-G-C and F-C chord transitions, followed by a sequence of Am-Em-F-G-Am and F-G7-C. This pattern repeats in each verse, which makes it easier to remember.

Techniques

The song doesn't require any specific techniques, making it great for beginners. Focus on getting the chord transitions smooth and maintaining a steady strumming pattern.

Remember, the key to mastering this song is practice. Start slow, get comfortable with the chords and strumming pattern, and gradually increase your speed. Happy playing!

Intro

C F C

C F C

Verse 1

Said the night wind to theG littleC lamb: Do you see whatF IC see?

Way up in the sky,G littleC lamb. Do you see whatF IC see?

AAm star, a star,Em dancing in the night, with aF tail asG big as aAm kite.

With aF tail asG⁷ big as aC kite.

Verse 2

Said the little lamb to theG shepherdC boy: Do you hear whatF IC hear?

Ringing thru the sky,G shepherdC boy. Do you hear whatF IC hear?

AAm song, a song,Em high above the tree, with aF voice asG big as theAm sea.

With aF voice asG⁷ big as theC sea.

Verse 3

Said the shepherd boy to theG mightyC king: Do you know whatF IC know?

In your palace warm,G mightyC king. Do you know whatF IC know?

AAm child, a child,Em shivers in the cold. Let usF bring HimG silver andAm gold.

Let usF bring HimG⁷ silver andC gold.

Verse 4

Said the king to the peopleG everyC where: Listen to whatF IC say.

Pray for peace, peopleG everyC where. Listen to whatF IC say.

TheAm child, the child,Em sleeping in the night. He willF bring usG goodness andAm light.

He willF bring usG⁷ goodness andC light.