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 .