Chords with lyrics
[Verse 1]
G+G C majorC D MajorD G+G
?Hosanna, loud hosanna? the little children sang;
G+G E minorEm C majorC Dsus4Dsus4 D MajorD G+G
Through pillared court and temple the lovely anthem rang.
G+G D/F G+G D/F
To Jesus, who had blessed them, close folded to his breast,
G+G C majorC D MajorD G+G
The children sang their praises, the simplest and the best.
[Verse 2]
G+G C majorC D MajorD G+G
From Olivet they followed mid an exultant crowd,
G+G E minorEm C majorC Dsus4Dsus4 D MajorD G+G
The victory palm branch waving, and chanting clear and loud.
G+G D/F G+G D/F
The Lord of earth and heaven rode on in lowly state,
G+G C majorC D MajorD G+G
Nor scorned that little children should on his bidding wait.
[Verse 3]
G+G C majorC D MajorD G+G
"Hosanna in the highest!" That ancient song we sing,
G+G E minorEm C majorC Dsus4Dsus4 D MajorD G+G
For Christ is our Redeemer, the Lord of heaven, our King.
G+G D/F G+G D/F
O may we ever praise him with heart and life and voice,
G+G C majorC D MajorD G+G
and in his blissful presence eternally rejoice.