Silent Night
View chords used in this chart
Capo 5
Intro: C G C
C
Silent night, holy night!
G C
All is calm, all is bright
F C
'Round yon virgin mother and child.
F C
Holy infant so tender and mild,
G C Am7
Sleep in heavenly peace,
C G C G C
Sleep in heavenly peace.
C
Silent night, holy night!
G C
Shepherds quake at the sight.
F C
Glories stream from heaven afar,
F C
Heavenly hosts sing, "Hallelujah!
G C Am7
Christ the Saviour is born!
C G C G C
Christ the Saviour is born!
INTERLUDE: (same as verse)
C
Silent night, holy night!
G C
Son of god, Love's pure light
F C
Radiant beams from thy holy face
F C
With the dawn of redeeming grace,
G C Am7
Jesus, lord at thy birth,
C G C G C
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 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.