Emmanuel

by Chris Tomlin
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Lyrics

What (C)hope we hold

this (F)star lit night:

a (G)King is born

in (Csus)Beth le (C)hem.

Our (C)jour ney long,

we (F)seek the light

that (C)leads to the hal low ed (G7)man ger (C)ground.

What (C)fear we felt in the (F)si lent age.

Four (G)hun dred years;

can (Csus)He be (C)found?

But (C)bro ken by

a (F)ba byโ€™s cry,

re (C)joice in the hal low ed (G7)man ger (C)ground.

Em (C)man

u (G)el,

Em (C)man

u (F)el,

(C)God

in

(F)car

nate,

(C)here

to

(G)dwell.

Em (C)man

u (G)el,

Em (C)man

u (F)el,

(C)praise

His

(F)name,

Em

(C)man

(G7)u

(C)el.

The (C)Son of God

here (F)born to bleed;

a (G)crown of thorns

would (Csus)pierce His (C)brow.

And (C)we be held

this (F)of fer ing,

ex (C)alt ed now,

the (F)King of kings.

Praise (Dm)God for the hal low ed (G7)man ger (C)ground.

Em (Am)el.

(C)Praise

His

(F)name,

Em

(C)man

(G7)u

(C)el.

Oh, (C)praise His name.

Em (C)man u el.

Emmanuel โ€” Piano Lead Sheet

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"Emmanuel" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 71 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About โ€œEmmanuelโ€

Where are the chord symbols for "Emmanuel" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Emmanuel" is in C.
What key is "Emmanuel" by Chris Tomlin played in?
Emmanuel is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Emmanuel"?
The arrangement plays at 71 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Emmanuel" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Emmanuel"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Emmanuel"?
"Emmanuel" was originally performed by Chris Tomlin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Emmanuel"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, C, Csus4, Dm, F, G, G7.
What other songs by Chris Tomlin can I play here?
Try "Let God Arise", "Awesome Is The Lord Most High", "Indescribable". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Emmanuel" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Emmanuel" is in the key of C at 71 BPM.
What chords are in "Emmanuel"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.