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Key: B minor•
Verse 1
Am
Am

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Em
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In the beginning was a mighty bang
F
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Am
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As the shock waves spread
Em
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and the heavens rang
Am
Am

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From the start this world was violent
Em
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Am
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Man asked why but the sky

was silent

God was moved, he made a choice
F#dim
F#dim
4

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Am
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He said let music be my voice
Verse 2
Am
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Let there be music

Music will be

And you shall hear my story

You will glimpse my glory

And find a refuge from
Verse 3

the trouble that you see
Am
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Let there be music

Music will be

And if your burden grieves you

Your baby ups and leaves you

I'll be your blues if you should
Verse 4

choose to lean on me
Esus4
Esus4

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Am
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He, he said let there be music
Bm
Bm
2

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And there was
Esus4
Esus4

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Bm
Bm
2

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Am
Am

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Children don't you cry
C
C

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Dsus4
Dsus4

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be cause
Em
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Am

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He, he said let there be music
Bm
Bm
2

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And there was
D
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Am
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Children don't you cry
C
C

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Dsus4
Dsus4

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because
Verse 5
Am
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There shall be music

Music will be

And if Cupid's bow strikes you low

Hey Jules and Jim,
Verse 6

I wrote the hymn to ecstasy
Esus4
Esus4

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D
D

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Am
Am

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He, he said

Let there be music
Bm
Bm
2

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And there was
D
D

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Am
Am

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Children don't you cry
C
C

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Dsus4
Dsus4

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Dm
Dm

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because
Verse 7
C
C

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I am always near you
F
F

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So don't think I can't hear you
C
C

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I am present, I am calling

In the sound when rain is falling
Am
Am

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I wear the thin disguise of

a lover's sobs and sighs
Em
Em

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Don't you know who I am
Am
Am

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Bm
Bm
2

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Who
Am
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Dsus4
Dsus4

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Em
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I am
Verse 8
Am
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He, he said let there be music
Bm
Bm
2

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And there was
Am
Am

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Children don't you cry
C
C

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Dsus4
Dsus4

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be cause
Em
Em

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Am
Am

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He, he said let there be music
Bm
Bm
2

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And there was
D
D

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Am
Am

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Dsus4
Dsus4

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Children don't you cry because
Verse 9
Am
Am

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There shall be music
Outro 1

Music will be
Am
Am

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C
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Am
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Am

  • Em

  • F

  • F#dim

    4

  • Esus4

  • Bm

    2

  • C

  • Dsus4

  • D

  • Dm

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Let There Be Music by Prefab Sprout is B minor.

The primary chords used in Let There Be Music are Bm, F#m, G, G#dim, F#sus4, C#m.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Bm, F#m, G, G#dim, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Let There Be Music is approximately 109 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Let There Be Music using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Let There Be Music. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Prefab Sprout.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Let There Be Music to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Let There Be Music by Prefab Sprout on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.