O Holy Night
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CAPO: 6TH Fret
Intro: C
C F C
O holy night, the stars are brightly shining
G C
It is the night of our dear saviour's birth
F C
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Em B7 Em
'Til he appeared and the soul felt its worth
G C
A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices
G C Am
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
[Refrão]
Em
Fall on your knees
Dm Am
O hear the angel voices
C G C
O night divine
F C G7 C
O O O night when Christ was born
G7
O night
C F C G7
O holy night
C
O night divine
C F C
Truly, he taught us to love one another
G7 C
His law is love and his gospel is peace
F C
Chains shall he break, for the slave is our brother
Em B7 Em
And in his name, all oppression shall cease
G C
A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices
G C Am
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
[Refrão] Em
Fall on your knees
Dm Am
O hear the angel voices
C G C
O night divine
F C G7 C
O O night when Christ was born
G7
O night
C F C G7
O holy night
C
O 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 C. 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.