God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen

by Traditional Carol
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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 β€” Simple Sheet Music

"God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" in simplified sheet music format β€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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.

About β€œGod 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 β€” same song, less visual density.
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 β€” 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 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 β€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen". Key of E, 115 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 β€” 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.

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