Silent Night
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G D
Silent night! Holy night
G
Allis calm allis bright
C G C
Round yon virgin mother and child
G
Holy infant so tender and mild
D G Em G
Sleep in heavenly peace
D G
Sleep in heavenly peace!
G D
Silent night! Holy night
G
She pherds quake at the sight
C G C
Glories stream from heaven a far
G
Heavenly hosts sing Hallelujah
D G Em G
Christ the Saviour is Born
D G
Christthe Saviour is born
G D
Silent night! Holy night
G
Son of God love's pure light
C G C
Radiant beams from thy holy face
G
With the dawn of rede eming grace
D G Em G
Jesus lord at thy birth
D G
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 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.