Do You Hear What I Hear chords
Órla Fallon & Méav Ní MhaolchathSong Keys: Bb → C → D Major
Time Signature: 4/4
Tempo: 86 bpm
Guitar Tuning: Standard (E A D G B e)
Skill Level: Intermediate 🟠
Chords: B♭, Bm, C, D, Dm, Eb, E, Em, F, Fm7, F#, F#m, G, Gm, Gm7, A, Am, Am7
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Do You Hear What I Hear?
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Bb Bb
Intro: 4/4 ‖ | | | | (hold) ‖
Bb Fm7 Bb
1. Said the night wind to the lit-tle lamb
Do you see what I see
Bb Fm7 Bb
Way up in the sky lit-tle lamb
Do you see what I see
Gm Dm
A star A star Danc-ing in the night
Eb F D
With a tail as big as a kite
Eb F Bb Fm7 Bb
With a tail as big as a | kite / / | |
Bb Fm7 Bb
2. Said the lit-tle lamb to the shep-herd boy
Do you hear what I hear (Do you hear what I hear)
Bb Fm7 Bb
Ring-ing through the sky shep-herd boy
Do you hear what I hear (Do you hear what I hear)
Gm Dm
A song A song High a-bove the trees
Eb F D
With a voice as big as the sea
Eb F Bb C Gm7 C
With a voice as big as the sea... | / / | |
(key change)
C Gm7 C
3. Said the shep-herd boy to the might-y king
Do you know what I know (Do you know what I know)
C Gm7 C
In your pal-ace wall might-y king
Do you know what I know (Do you know what I know)
Am Em
A child A child Shiv-ers in the cold
F G E
Let us bring him sil-ver and gold
F G C C
Let us bring him sil-ver and gold | |...(key change)
D Am7 D
4. Said the king to the peo-ple ev-‘ry-where
Listen to what I say (Listen to what I say)
D Am7 D
Pray for peace people ev-‘ry-where
Listen to what I say (Listen to what I say)
Bm F#m
The child The child Sleep-ing in the night
G A F#
He will bring us good-ness and light (rit. / slow down)
G A D Am7 D D Am7 D
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Arrangement Details:
- Key Signature: Bb Major - 2 flats (Bb, Eb)
- Key Signature: C Major - no sharps or flats
- Key Signature: D Major - 2 sharps (F#, C#)
- Time Signature: 4/4 — Four quarter-note beats per measure
- Tempo: Moderately slow
- Metronome: ♩ = 86
- Voice Range: Bb4 - D6
| Chord Types | Formula | Chords |
|---|---|---|
| Major | 1-3-5 | B♭, C, D, E♭, E, F, F#, G, A |
| Minor | 1-b3-5 | Bm, Dm, Em, F#m, Gm, Am |
| Minor 7th | 1-b3-5-b7 | Fm7, Gm7, Am7 |
Song Details:

- Songwriters: Noel Regney, Gloria Shayne
- Date: 1962
- Lyrics Begin: Said the night wind to the little lamb, "Do you see what I see?
- Genre: Christmas Carol
- Featured Artists: Órla Fallon & Méav Ní Mhaolchath
- Album: Orla Fallon's Celtic Christmas
Released: November 2010
Orla & Méav

Orla Fallon and Méav Ní Mhaolchatha were two of the original members of Celtic Woman. Both are acclaimed Irish singers known for their interpretations of traditional Irish music, as well as a wide range of songs with a distinctive Celtic influence.
Since leaving Celtic Woman, they have each enjoyed successful solo careers, recording albums and pursuing a variety of musical projects. Orla's voice captivates with its haunting beauty and gentle mystique, while Méav is renowned for her remarkable clarity, precision, and effortless vocal control. 🍀🎶
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