Other arrangements of I Need A Silent Night
Pick a learning view.
I’ve made this same mis take be fore:
(Am7)too man y malls, too man (G)y stores.
De cem ber traf fic, Christ mas rush;
it (Am7)breaks me till I push and shove.
(Em)Chil dren are (Bm)cry ing while moth ers are (G)try ing to (Am)pho to graph (Em)San ta and sleigh.
The (Em)shop ping and (Bm)buy ing and stand ing for (G)ev er in line;
what can I say?
I need a (G)si lent night,
a (D)ho ly night,
to (Em)hear an an gel voice
through the (G)cha os and the noise.
I need a (G)mid night clear,
a lit tle (D)peace right here,
to end this cra zy day with a si lent night.
De cem ber comes, then dis ap pears
(Am7)fast er and fast er ev (G)’ry year.
Did my own moth er keep this pace,
or (Am7)was the world a dif (G)f’rent place,
where (Em)peo ple stayed (Bm)home wish ing for (G)snow, watch ing (Am)three chan nels (Em)on their T V?
(Em)Look at me (Bm)now, rush in’ a (G)round, tryin’ to (Am)buy Christ mas peace.
I need a with a si lent night.
What was it like back there in Beth le hem,
with peace on earth,
good will toward men?
I need a (E)si lent night,
a (B)ho ly night,
to (C#m)hear an an gel voice
through the (E)cha os and the noise.
I need a (E)mid night clear,
a lit tle (B)peace right here,
to end this cra zy day with a si lent night,
to (F#m7)end this cra zy (E)day
with a si lent (Esus)night.
I Need A Silent Night — Piano Lead Sheet
"I Need A Silent Night" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 132 BPM.
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About “I Need A Silent Night”
- Where are the chord symbols for "I Need A Silent Night" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "I Need A Silent Night" is in G.
- What key is "I Need A Silent Night" by Amy Grant played in?
- I Need A Silent Night 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 "I Need A Silent Night"?
- The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Need A Silent Night" 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 "I Need A Silent Night"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Need A Silent Night"?
- "I Need A Silent Night" was originally performed by Amy Grant. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Need A Silent Night"?
- This arrangement uses 25 chords: A, Am, Am7, Asus4, B, Bb, Bm, Bm7, +17 more.
- What other songs by Amy Grant can I play here?
- Try "THAT'S WHAT LOVE IS FOR", "GROWN-UP CHRISTMAS LIST", "BABY BABY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "I Need A Silent Night" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "I Need A Silent Night" is in the key of G at 132 BPM.
- What chords are in "I Need A Silent Night"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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