O Holy Night
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G Bm
O holy night
C G
The stars are brightly shining
G D G
It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
G Bm C G
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Bm F#m Bm
Til He appeared and the soul felt its worth
D G Gsus4 G
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices
D G Gsus4 G D/F#
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Em Bm
Fall on your knees
Am Em
Oh hear the angel voices
G D G C
Oh night divine
G D G
Oh night when Christ was born
Dsus4 D G C
Oh night divine
G D G
Oh night Oh night divine
G Bm C G
Truly He taught us to love one another
G D G
His law is love and His Gospel is peace
G Bm C G
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother
Bm F#m Bm
And in His name all oppression shall cease
D G Gsus4 G
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful Chorus raise we
D G G D
Let all within us praise His holy name
Em Bm
Fall on your knees
Am Em
Oh hear the angel voices
G D G C
Oh night divine
G D G
Oh night when Christ was born
Dsus4 D G C
Oh night divine
G D G
Oh night Oh night divine
How to play O Holy 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 G. 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.