God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen

by Glee Cast

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(CN.C.)God rest ye mer ry, gen tle men, let noth ing you dis may.

Re mem ber Christ our Sav ior was born on Christ mas day

to save us all from Sa tan’s power when we were gone a stray.

O tid ings of com fort and joy, com fort and joy.

(CN.C.)O tid ings of com fort and (Tid ings of joy)

From (Cm)God our heav en ly Fa ther a bless ed an gel (G)came

and (Cm)un to cer tain shep herds brought tid ings of the (Eb)same:

(CN.C.)how that in Beth le hem was born the Son of God by name.

O tid ings of com fort and joy, com fort and joy.

O tid ings of com fort and (Com fort and joy) “Oh, fear (Dm)not,”

said the an gel, “let noth ing you af (A7)fright.

This (Dm)day is born a (G)Sav ior of (Bb)pure or (Bb)Vir gin bright,

to (Gm)free all those who (C)trust in Him from (Bb)Sa tan’s power and (A7)might.” O (Bb)tid dings of (A7sus)com (A7)fort and (Dm)joy.

O (Bb)tid ings of (A7sus)com fort and joy.

(C)Tid ings of (Am)com (Bbmaj7)fort and joy, (Bb)com fort and (F)joy.

(C)Tid ings of (Bbmaj7)com (A7)fort and (Gsus)joy, (G)com fort and (Dm)joy, com fort and (E)joy.

Now (Ebm)to the Lord sing prais es, all you with in this (Bb)place.

And (Bbm)with true (Ab)love and (Cb)broth er (Bbm)hood each (Abm7)oth er now em (Bbsus)brace.

This (Abm7)ho ly (Db)tide of (Bbm)Christ mas all (Cb)oth er doth de (Db)face.

(Db)O (Abm7)tid ings of (Ebm)com fort and (Ebm)joy, com fort and (Ab)joy.

O (Abm7)tid ings of (Bbsus)com (Bb7)fort and (Ebm)joy.

O (CN.C.)joy, (Db)tid ings of (Gb)com (Cb)fort and joy, (Db)com fort and (Gb)joy.

O (Ebm)joy, tid ings of (Bb7)com fort and (Cb)joy.

(CN.C.)We have gone a stray, O (Fbmaj7)tid ings of com fort and (Ebsus)joy.

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen by Glee Cast — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen” by Glee Cast 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 B at 126 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 "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" 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 "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen"?
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 "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" use?
Just 27 chords: A7, Ab, Abm7, Am, Bb, Bb7, Bbm, Bbmaj7, +19 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Glee Cast songs work for kids?
Try "ABC", "YOU CAN'T STOP THE BEAT", "THE TIME OF MY LIFE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.