Shepherd Song · Emily Romrell
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Behind the Song
I wrote Shepherd Song to remember Jesus Christ at Christmas. I imagined a shepherd who brings his troubles to a hillside near Bethlehem and finds peace when he meets the newborn Savior. His burdens are familiar. So is his need for hope.
Guitar Tabs
Suggested chord shapes: C x32010 · Am x02210 · F xx3211 · G 320003
C Am F G e|-----0-------0---|-----0-------0---|-----1-------1---|-----3-------3---| B|---1---1---1---1-|---1---1---1---1-|---1---1---1---1-|---0---0---0---0-| G|-0-------0-------|-2-------2-------|-2-------2-------|-0-------0-------| D|-----------------|-----------------|-3---------------|-----------------| A|-3---------------|-0---------------|-----------------|-----------------| E|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-3---------------|
Suggested guitar accompaniment only. Chords and picking patterns are approximations, not a verified transcription.
Lyrics & Guitar Chords
Suggested chord changes begin each phrase. Adjust them to follow the recording.
Verse 1
C It was late
Am The night was dark
F I carried a burden
G Inside my heart
C I didn’t know
Am Where to turn
F But in the sky
G A new light burned
Verse 2
C I gazed in awe
Am From a hill so green
F The lambs bellowed low
G In a familiar scene
C Then high above me
Am An angel appeared
F Saying, “Be not afraid”
G Be of good cheer
Chorus 1
C For unto you
Am Is born this day
F A child of hope
G To brighten your way
C He is the Son
Am Of God above
F The Prince of Peace
G The King of Love
Verse 3
C Tears of joy
Am Filled my eyes
F I found the peace
G I longed for that night
C We followed the star
Am To a lowly barn
F And I saw the babe
G In His mother’s arms
Verse 4
C I stood in the back
Am Content to see
F The birth of the King
G Who would die for me
C My heart was full
Am No longer in pain
F And once again
G I heard this refrain
Chorus 2
C Unto you
Am Is born this day
F A child of hope
G To brighten your way
C He is the Son
Am Of God above
F The Prince of Peace
G The King of Love
Bridge
C So if it’s late
Am If the night is dark
F When you carry a burden
G Inside your heart
C If you don’t know
Am Where to turn
F Think of my story
G And you will learn
Final chorus
C That unto you
Am Was born this day
F A child of hope
G To brighten your way
C He is the Son
Am Of God above
F The Prince of Peace
G The King of Love
C He’ll bring you peace
Am The King of Love
Original song · Words, music & performance: Emily Romrell