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 pow’r when 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.

ings of joy)

From (Cm)God our heav’n 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 joy.

fort and joy) “Oh, fear (Dm)not”

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

This (Dm)day is born a (G)Sav ior of (Bb)pur er Vir gin (F)bright,

to (Gm)free all those who (C)trust in Him from (Bb)Sa tan’s pow’r and (A7)might.” O (Bb)tid ings of (A7)com fort and (Dm)joy, com fort and (G)joy, O (Bb)tid ings of (A7sus)com fort and (Dsus)joy.

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

Tid ings of (Bbmaj7)com (A7)fort and (G7)joy, com fort and (Dm)joy, com fort and (E)joy.

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

And (A)with true love and (Bm)bro ther hood each (Am7)oth er now em (B7)brace.

This (D7)ho ly tide of (Bm)Christ mas all (C)oth ers doth de (D)face.

O (Am7)tid ings of (Em)com fort and (Em)joy, com fort and (A)joy.

O (Am7)tid ings of (B)com fort and (Em)joy.

O (D)joy, tid ings of (C)com fort and (D)joy, com fort and (G)joy.

O (Em)joy, tid ings of (B7)com fort and (C)joy.

(CN.C.)We have gone a stray, O (Fmaj7)tid ings of com fort and (Esus)joy.

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen — Simple Sheet Music

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"God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of D, 130 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" by Glee Cast played in?
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen"?
The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen"?
"God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" was originally performed by Glee Cast. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Glee Cast can I play here?
Try "ABC", "YOU CAN'T STOP THE BEAT", "THE TIME OF MY LIFE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen". Key of D, 130 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.