God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/ We Three Kings

by Barenaked Ladies and Sarah McLachlan

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God (Dm)rest ye (Am)mer ry, gen tle (Am7)men, (F)let (Bb)noth ing (Am7)you dis (Bb)may.

Re mem ber Christ our (Dm)Sav (Am7)ior (F)was (Bb)born (Am7)up on this (Bb)day to (Gm)save us all from (F)Sa tan’s pow’r when (Dm)we were gone a stray.

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

O tid ings of com fort and joy.

From (Dm)God our (Am)heav’n ly Fa tle (Am7)ther (F)this (Bb)bless ed (Am7)an gel (Bb)came, and un to cer tain (Dm)shep (Am7)herds (F)brought (Bb)tid (Am7)ings of the (Bb)same, how (Gm)that in Beth le (F)hem was born the (Dm)Son of God by name.

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

O tid ings of com fort and joy.

From

(C)O

(F)star of won der, (Bbsus2)star of (F)night,

star with roy al (Bbsus2)beau ty (F)bright,

(Dm7)west ward (C)lead ing, (F)still pro (F)ceed ing, (Gm7)guide us to (Bb6/9)thy (A7)per fect light.

(Dm)Born a King on (A7)Beth le hem’s (Dm)plain,

gold I bring to (A7)crown Him a gain.

(Dm)King for (C)ev er, (F)ceas ing (F)nev er, (Gm7)o ver (Bb6/9)us (A7)all to reign.

(C)O

(F)star of won der, (Bbsus2)star of (F)night,

star with roy al (Bbsus2)beau ty (F)bright,

(Dm7)west ward (C)lead ing, (F)still pro (F)ceed ing, (Gm7)guide us to (Bb6/9)thy (A7)per fect light.

(Dm)Glo rious now be (A7)hold Him a (Dm)rise,

King and God and (A7)sac Him ri fice.

(Dm)Hal le (C)lu jah!

(F)Hal le (F)lu jah!

(Gm7)Wor ship (Bb6/9)Him, (A7)God Most High.

(C)O

(C)O

(A7)per fect light.

God (Dm)rest ye (A7)mer ry, gen tle men, let (A7)noth ing you dis three may.

(A7)kings God (A7)rest ye mer ry, gen men, let (A7)(We ing you dis three may.

(A7)kings of (A7)Or ye i ent are.) tle men, let (Dm)noth ing you dis may.

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/ We Three Kings by Barenaked Ladies and Sarah McLachlan — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/ We Three Kings” by Barenaked Ladies and Sarah McLachlan 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 G at 184 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/ We Three Kings" 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/ We Three Kings"?
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.