O Holy Night
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Intro
F C
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F C G
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Dm Am G C
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F C
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F C G
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Dm Am G C F
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verse 1
C F C
O holy night the stars are brightly shining
Am G C
It is the night of our dear savior's birth
F C F C
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Em B Em
Till he appeared and the soul felt it's worth
G C
A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices
G C
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Am Em
Fall on your knees
Dm Am
O hear the angels' voices
C G C F
O night divine
C G C
O night when Christ was born
G Am G C F
O night divine
C G C
O night divine
F C
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F C G
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Dm Am G C
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Middle piece played like half of verse 1 without lyrics)
C F C
Am G C
F C F C
Em B Em
G C
A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices
G C
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Am Em
Fall on your knees
Dm Am
O hear the angels' voices
C G C F
O night divine
C G C
O night when Christ was born
G Am G C F
O night divine
C G C C F
O night divine
Fade
F C
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F C G
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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 F. 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.