Gentle Night
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
Am G Am B C D Dm E
[Verse 1]
Am G Am C D Dm E
Gentle night, starred skies, softly list while the mother sighs.
Am C F E Am G E A B
Stone and straw must cradle be. There lies thronéd all majesty;
C D Dm E
There lies thron'ed all majesty.
[Verse 2]
Am G Am B C D Dm E
Angels' song rings above, born the Son of the Father's love.
Am C F E Am G E A
Helpless Child in warrior's stead, King of kings in a manger bed;
B C D Dm E
King of kings in a manger bed.
[Verse 3]
Am G G Am B C D Dm E
Shepherds watch 'neath the trees; cry of lambs on a quiet breeze.
Am C F E Am G E A B
Then God's glory from on high; Come, rejoice for your Savior's nigh;
C D Dm E
Come, rejoice, for your Savior's nigh.
[Verse 4]
Am G G Am B C D Dm E
Son of love, Son of life, come to carry our sin and strife.
Am C F E Am G E A B
Sleep on baby and fare thee well; all our hope and Emanuel,
C D Dm E
All our hope and Emanuel.
How to play Gentle Night
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.