Jethro Tull - Ring Out Solstice Bells

this is a simplification , as is common when trying to chord after anderson who seems to
rules whether they need it or not . even so , following along with the recording is more
than it appears here due to time changes , including dropping a beat here and there to
parts of this something like 4 : 7 time . thus the chords are novice , but the playing is
level . but just let it flow , and you’ll catch on . when you do it’s a darn fun strum , and
great way to show off at holiday visitors .

D G D
now is the solstice of the year ,
D G D
winter is the glad song that you hear .
G Em A
seven maids move in seven time .
G Em A D
have the lads up ready in a line .

D D ( sus4 ) D
ring out these bells .
D D ( sus4 ) G
ring out , ring solstice bells .
G Em G
ring solstice bells .

D G D
join together beneath the mistletoe .
D G D
by the holy oak whereon it grows .
G Em A
seven druids dance in seven time .
G Em A D
sing the song the bells call , loudly chiming .

same as above :
ring out these bells .
ring out , ring solstice bells .
ring solstice bells .

D C Em G Am
ring out , ring out , ring solstice bells .
D C Em D Am
up to ) C
ring out , ring out , ring solstice bells .

same as above :
praise be to the distant sister sun ,
joyful as the silver planets run .
seven maids move in seven time .
sing the song the bells call , loudly chiming .
ring out those bells .
ring out , ring solstice bells .
ring solstice bells .
ring on , ring out .
ring on , ring out .