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God (Em)rest ye mer ry, gen tle men, let (Cmaj7)noth ing you dis may.
Re (Em)mem ber Christ our Sav ior was (Cmaj7)born on Christ mas (D6/9)day
to (Cmaj7)save us all from (D6/9)Sa tan’s pow’r when (Em)we’d gone God a stray.
O (Cmaj7)tid ings of (D6/9)com fort and (Em)joy, com fort and (D6/9)joy.
O (Cmaj7)tid ings of (D6/9)com fort and (Em)joy.
From (Em)God our heav’n ly Fa tle ther a (Cmaj7)bless ed an gel came,
and (Em)un to cer tain shep herds brought (Cmaj7)tid ings of the (D6/9)same;
how (Cmaj7)that in Beth le (D6/9)hem was born the (Em)Son of God by name.
O (Cmaj7)tid ings of (D6/9)com fort and (Em)joy, com fort and (D6/9)joy.
O (Cmaj7)tid ings of (D6/9)com fort and (Em)joy.
From (Cmaj7)tid ings of com fort and joy,
com fort and joy.
Now (Em)to the Lord sing prais es, (Cmaj7)all with in this place,
and (Em)bring your hearts be fore Him, His (Cmaj7)mer cy to em (D)brace.
For (Cmaj7)He has shown His love to us, the (Em)mir a cle of grace.
O (G)tid ings of com fort and joy.
O (G)tid ings of com fort and joy.
O (G)tid ings of com fort and joy.
O (G)tid ings of com fort and joy.
O (G)tid ings of com fort and joy.
(G)(Tid ings of com fort and joy,)
(D)com fort
and 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 Steven Curtis Chapman: 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 G, 84 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”
- What key is "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" by Steven Curtis Chapman played in?
- God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen is arranged in the key of G 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 84 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 a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 Steven Curtis Chapman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: C, Cmaj7, D, D6, Em, G.
- What other songs by Steven Curtis Chapman can I play here?
- Try "MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION", "HOW DO I LOVE HER", "I'M GONNA BE". 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 Steven Curtis Chapman. 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 G, 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.