Silent Night
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Intro: Bb Eb F7 Bb
Bb
Silent night, Holy Night,
F7 Bb
All is calm, All is bright.
Eb Bb
Round yon virgin, Mother and child.
Eb Bb
Holy Infant so tender and mild,
F7 Bb Gm7
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Bb F7 Bb
Sleep in Heavenly peace.
Bb
Silent night, Holy night
F7 Bb
Shepherds quake at the sight.
Eb Bb
Glories stream from Heaven afar,
Eb Bb
Heavenly hosts sing alleluia.
F7 Bb Gm7
Christ the Savior is born;
Bb F7 Bb
Christ the Savior is born.
Bb
Silent night, Holy night
F7 Bb
Wondrous star lend thy light.
Eb Bb
With the angels let us sing,
Eb Bb
Alleluia to our King.
F7 Bb Gm7
Christ the Savior is here;
Bb F7 Bb
Jesus the Savior is here.
Bb
Silent night, Holy night,
F7 Bb
Son of God loves pure light,
Eb Bb
Radiant beams from thy holy face,
Eb Bb
with the dawn of re deeming grace,
F7 Bb Gm7
Jesus Lord at thy birth,
Bb F7 Bb
Jesus Lord at thy birth.
How to play Silent 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 Bb. 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.