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Go Tell It On The Mountain

· by Steven Curtis Chapman

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(Eb)Go, (Fm7)tell it on the (Eb)moun tain,

(Fm7)o ver the (Eb)hills and (Eb)ev (Gbdim7)’ry (Fm7)where.

(Eb)Go, (Fm7)tell it on the (Eb)moun tain that (Fm9)Je sus (Ab)Christ is born.

Je sus is (Eb)born.

Yeah.

While (Eb)shep herds (Bb)kept their watch in’ o ver (Fm9)si lent flocks by night,

be (Eb)hold, through out the heav ens

there shone a ho ly light.

Let’s (Eb)go, (Fm7)tell it on the (Eb)moun tain,

(Fm7)o ver the (Eb)hills and (Eb)ev (Gbdim7)’ry (Fm7)where.

(Eb)Go, (Fm7)tell it on the (Eb)moun tain that (Fm9)Je sus (Ab)Christ is born.

Je sus is (Eb)born.

Yeah.

The (Eb)shep herds (Bb)feared and trem bled when ver (Fm9)lo!

a bove the earth

rang (Eb)out the an gel cho rus

that hailed the Sav ior’s birth.

Let’s Let’s (Fm9)Je sus (Ab)Christ is born.

He’s born,

He’s born.

Hal (F#dim7)le lu jah!

(Fm7)Je sus (Eb)is (Abm7)born,

He’s born.

The Sav ior is born,

yes, He (F#dim7)is.

Wake the neigh bors, (Abm6)get the word out,

climb the high est moun tain and shout, “He’s born!”

Oh.

Down (Eb)in a (Bb)low ly man ger,

the (Fm7)hum ble Christ was (Abmaj7)born,

and (Eb)God sent us sal va tion

that bless ed Christ mas (Ab)morn.

So ev ’ry bod y, go

(Fm7)tell it on the (Eb)moun tain,

(Fm7)o ver the hills and (Eb)ev (Gbdim7)’ry (Fm7)where.

(Eb)Go, (Fm7)tell it on the (Eb)moun tain (Cm7)that (Fm7)Je sus, He (Eb)is (Abmaj7)born,

He is (F7)born.

My Je sus,

Je sus Christ is born.

He is (Eb)born.

Got to (Eb)tell it on (Abmaj7)the moun tain.

Hal (Cm7)le (Fm7)lu jah!

(Fm7)Hal le lu jah!

Hal le lu jah!

The Sav ior is born.

Go Tell It On The Mountain by Steven Curtis Chapman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Go Tell It On The Mountain” by Steven Curtis Chapman in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Ab at 112 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Go Tell It On The Mountain" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Go Tell It On The Mountain"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Go Tell It On The Mountain" use?: Just 17 chords: Ab, Abm6, Abm7, Abmaj7, Adim7, Bb, Cm7, Cm9, +9 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Steven Curtis Chapman songs work for kids?: Try "MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION", "HOW DO I LOVE HER", "I'M GONNA BE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.