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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" by Traditional Carol: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 115 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" by Traditional Carol. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.