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CHORD DIAGRAMS
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Transposed: semitones
[G]Happy Hanukkah! I [D]wanna give a [Em]gift to you
[C]Light up the night, [G]my love shine through
[D]From mount Zion, this [Em]is what we do, [C]bring love to you
[G]Happy Hanukkah! I [D]wanna give a [Em]gift to you
[C]Light up the night, [G]my love shine through
[D]From mount Zion, this [Em]is what we do, [C]bring love to you
[G]Today is the day, [D]tonight is the night
[Em]Sons of twilight [C]had done come [G]along, take flight
[D]High and twinkling, and swindling [Em]and a shooting in the sky
[C]I'm shining, and [G]I'm feeling alright
[D]Lite a candle for [Em]the one you love
[C]Peace and light [G]from below to above
[D]Eight nights, celebrate till [Em]I flying in the [C]sky like a dove
[G]Let me unwind as [D]I light up a [Em]flame in the name [C]of the Lion of Judah
[G]Drop like a hammer when I [D]fall like the rain sun shower
[Em]Feel the power when [C]I hit like a train
[G]Happy Hanukkah! I [D]wanna give a [Em]gift to you
[C]Light up the night, [G]my love shine through
[D]From mount Zion, this [Em]is what we do, [C]bring love to you
[G]Happy Hanukkah! I [D]wanna give a [Em]gift to you
[C]Light up the night, [G]my love shine through
[D]From mount Zion, this [Em]is what we do, [C]bring love to you
[G]To get into the [D]cosmos flows in top
[Em]When I write to [C]excite, now I'm fighting back
[G]Intertwined with the divine, it's [D]a battle to the spine
[Em]It's a battle [C]from the ancient line
[G]Son of King [D]David, Maccabee till [Em]the end of time
[C]You're my light [G]in this hardest time
[D]Yes you bring [Em]piece to my mind
[C]Won't you please [G]let me unwind
[D]As I light up [Em]a flame in he [C]name of the Lion of Judah
[G]Drop like a hammer when I [D]fall like the rain sun shower
[Em]Feel the power when [C]I hit like a train
[G]Happy Hanukkah! I [D]wanna give a [Em]gift to you
[C]Light up the night, [G]my love shine through
[D]From mount Zion, this [Em]is what we do, [C]bring love to you
[G]Happy Hanukkah! I [D]wanna give a [Em]gift to you
[C]Light up the night, [G]my love shine through
[D]From mount Zion, this [Em]is what we do, [C]bring love to you
[G]Celebration, get [D]your hands [Em]up high, [C]get your hands up high
[G]Celebration, get [D]your hands [Em]up high, [C]get your hands up high
[G]Celebration,
[G]Celebration-bration-bration-bration
[G]Happy Hanukkah! I [D]wanna give a [Em]gift to you
[C]Light up the night, [G]my love shine through
[D]From mount Zion, this [Em]is what we do, [C]bring love to you
[G]Happy Hanukkah! I [D]wanna give a [Em]gift to you
[C]Light up the night, [G]my love shine through
[D]From mount Zion, this [Em]is what we do, [C]bring love to you
[G]Celebration, get [D]your hands [Em]up high, [C]get your hands up high
[G]Celebration, get [D]your hands [Em]up high, [C]get your hands up high
[G]Celebration,
[G]Celebration-bration-bration-bration
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Happy Hanukkah by Matisyahu is played in the key of G with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: G (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti D (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti Em (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti C (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for Happy Hanukkah by Matisyahu: sounding in G without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in G (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Fingering: 100% open cowboy chords (C, G, D, Em, Am) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from G to D requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – V – vi – IV
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
GDEmC
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
This song uses a minimalist 4-chord structure.
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyGAcoustic pitch of original recording
No Caposync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyGOpen chord finger positions
The song is played in its original key of G without a capo.
lightbulbAlternative Capo Positions for This Song:
pianoChord Family G
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of G. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
IGTonic
iiAmSupertonic
iiiBmMediant
IVCSubdominant
VDDominant
viEmSubmediant
vii°F#dimLeading
speedDifficulty Level: Very Easy
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle4 chord unik digunakan
check_circleSemua bentuk chord terbuka (Open Chords), tanpa kunci palang (barre)
dnaMUSICAL DNA:
KEY: G•TEMPO: 110 BPM•PROG: I – V – vi – IV•DIFF: 1/5•CAPO: 0
helpEasy Chord Guide & FAQ Happy Hanukkah
FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for Happy Hanukkah (Matisyahu)?
To play the Easy Chords for Happy Hanukkah, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for Happy Hanukkah?
The original recording key for Happy Hanukkah by Matisyahu is G. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
quizIs audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?
Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.
