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God rest ye mer ry, (D)gen tle men, Let (C)noth ing you dis (B)may,
Re (Em)mem ber Christ our (D)Sav ior was (C)born on Christ mas (B)day,
To (Am)save us all from (G)Sa tan’s (B7)pow’r, When (Em)we were (A7)gone a (D)stray; O (G)tid ings of (B7)com fort and (Em)joy, com fort and (G)joy, O tid ings of com fort and joy.
In Beth le hem, in (D)Jew tle ry, This (C)bless ed Babe was (B)born,
And (Em)laid with in a (D)man ger, Up (C)on this bless ed (B)morn;
That (Am)which His Moth er (G)Mar tan’s (B7)y, Did (Em)noth ing (A7)take in (D)scorn, O (G)tid ings of (B7)com fort and (Em)joy, com fort and (G)joy, O tid ings of com fort and joy.
In com fort and, com fort and, com fort and (Em)joy.
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 115 BPM.
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About “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen”
- Can I play "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" by Traditional Carol played in?
- God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen is arranged in the key of E 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 115 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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 Traditional Carol. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Traditional Carol can I play here?
- Try "A Jolly Merry Christmas", "A Jolly Merry Christmas", "Angels We Have Heard On High". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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