Gabriel's Message chords

Matt Maher

Song Key: F#m – Relative Minor of A Major

Key Signature: 3 sharps (F#, C#, G#)

Piano Chords: F#m, F#, F#add9, A, Amaj7, Bm, Bm7, C#, C#7, C#sus4, D, E

Time Signature: 6/8 and 9/8 (♩.)

Tempo: 72 bpm (Slow)

Vocal Range: C#3 - F#5


Guitar Tuning: E A D G B e

Skill Level: Beginner / Intermediate

Guitar Chords in E Minor: Em, E, Eadd9, G, Gmaj7, Am, Am7, B, B7, B7sus4, C, D

Capo: 2nd fret (to play along with the video in F#m)

Chart Legend
Numbered Circles: Fingers used to play chords   O: Optional Note
Barre Line: One finger holds down multiple strings   R: Root Note
Unmarked strings: Play open   X: Don't play string    B: Bass Note
Em E Major Eadd9 G Major Gmaj7 Am Am7 B Major B Major Barre Chord B7 B7sus4 C Major D Major
Em-LH E Major-LH Eadd9-LH G Major-LH Gmaj7-LH Am-LH Am7-LH B Major-LH B Major Barre Chord-LH B7-LH B7sus4-LH C Major-LH D Major-LH

Gabriel's Message

The Relative Major Key of Em is highlighted (G) - Transpose to any other key.
              Em
Intro: 6/8 ‖      |   %   |   %   |   %   ‖ 

             Em                          Am      B
1. The |9/8| An-gel Ga-bri-el from |6/8| Hea-ven came
             Em                                Am      Em
   His |9/8| wings as drift-ed snow, his |6/8| eyes as flame
        G                                    Am   B 
   "All hail," said he, "thou low-ly mai-den Ma - ry
        Am               B
   Most high-ly fa-vored la-dy," 
   C     Am          B         Em
   Glo - o - o - o - o - ri - (a)
   
    Em   Am   Em   Am   Em   Am   Em   B  Em B7
  | Ah - ah | ah - ah | ah - ah | ah - ah-ah-ah |
  
    Em   Am   G    D7   Em   B7   Em   B  Em B7
  | Ah - ah | ah - ah | ah - ah | ah - ah-ah-ah |
   
              Em                             Am         B
2. "For |9/8| known a bles-sed Moth-er |6/8| thou shalt be
             Em                           Am     Em
   All |9/8|gen-e-ra-tions laud and |6/8| ho-nor Thee
       G                           Am         B 
   Thy son shall be Em-man-u-el by seers fore-told
        Am               B
   Most high-ly fa-vored maid,"
   C     Am          B         Em
   Glo - o - o - o - o - ri - (a)
   
    Em   Am   Em   Am   Em   Am   Em   B  Em B7
  | Ah - ah | ah - ah | ah - ah | ah - ah-ah-ah |
  
    Em   Am   G    D7   Em   B7   Em         B
  | Ah - ah | ah - ah | ah - ah | ah - ah-ah-ah |
  
    Am        D         G    Gmaj7    C
  | Ah - ah | ah      | ah - ah     | ah |
  
    Am        B7        Em            E
  | Ah - ah | ah      | ah - ah     | ah |
  
    Am   Am7  D         G    Gmaj7    C
  | Ah - ah | ah      | ah - ah     | ah |
  
    Am   Am7  B7              Em
  | Ah - ah | Ah - ah-ah-ah | ah  |...
   
              Em                          Am        B
3. Then |9/8| gen-tle Ma-ry meek-ly |6/8| bowed her head
             Em                                Am  Em
   "To |9/8| me be as it pleas-eth |6/8| God," she said
       G                                 Am    B  
   "My soul shall laud and mag-ni-fy his Ho-ly name"
       Am                B
   Most high-ly fa-vored la-dy,
   C     Am          B        Em   
   Glo - o - o - o - o - ri - a |  %  |
   
   C     Am          B        E    Em
   Glo - o - o - o - o - ri - a |      |
      
   C     Am          B7sus4   Eadd9   Em
   Glo - o - o - o - o - ri - a    |      |
         
   C     Am          B        Em                Em
   Glo - o - o - o - o - ri - a  |  %  |  %  |  𝄑  |                              

Basque Carol

Gabriel's Message

"Gabriel's Message" is a Christmas carol based on the Annunciation to the Virgin Mary by the Archangel Gabriel. It is also known as the Basque Carol, as it originated from the Basque region of Spain. The carol describes the angel's announcement to Mary that she would conceive and bear the Son of God.

The lyrics are adapted from a Basque folk carol, and the music is a traditional Basque melody. The English version of the carol was translated by Sabine Baring-Gould, an English hymn writer and folk song collector, in the late 19th century. He published the carol in his collection called "Songs of the West" in 1892.

While the music is traditional, Baring-Gould's translation is what made the carol popular in English-speaking regions. The tune has been adapted by various composers and arrangers over the years, making it a popular piece in the Christmas music repertoire.

Song Details:
  • Composer: Traditional Basque melody
  • Lyrics: English lyrics adapted from a Basque folk carol by Sabine Baring-Gould
  • Lyrics Begin: The Angel Gabriel from Heaven came.
  • Performance: Matt Maher - Canadian contemporary Christian music (CCM) artist, songwriter, and worship leader from Newfoundland, Canada.
  • Album: The Advent Of Christmas
  • Released: October 19, 2018
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