O Little Town Of Bethlehem

by Steven Curtis Chapman
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Lyrics

O (E)lit tle (B)town

of Beth le (B)hem,

how (C#m)still

we (Bsus)see

thee (E)lie!

A (E)bove thy (B)deep

and dream less (B)sleep

the (C#m)si

lent (B)stars

go (E)by.

Yet (C#m)in thy (G#m)dark streets

shin

(G#)eth

the (C#m)ev (G#m)er (Amaj7)last (F#m)ing (G#7sus)Light.

The (E)hopes

(B)and fears

of (A)all

(B)the years

are (F#m7)met

in (Bsus)thee

to (E)night.

For (E)Christ is (B)born

of Mar le (B)y,

and (C#m)gath

ered (Bsus)all

a (E)bove.

While (E)mor tals (B)sleep,

the an gels (B)keep

their (C#m)watch

of (B)won

d’ring (E)love.

O (C#m)morn ing (G#m)stars to

geth

(G#)er

pro (C#m)claim (G#m)the (Amaj7)ho (F#m)ly (G#7sus)birth!

And (E)prais

(B)es sing

to (A)God

(B)the King,

and (F#m7)peace

to (Bsus)men

on (E)night.

For (C#m)earth.

Peace to men on

(B)earth.

O (C#m)el.

(E)Our (F#m9)Lord,

Em (Bsus)man

u (E)el.

O lit tle town

of (A)Beth le hem,

how (E)still…

lit tle town

of (A)Beth le hem,

how (E)still…

O Little Town Of Bethlehem — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "O Little Town Of Bethlehem" 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, 72 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “O Little Town Of Bethlehem”

Can I play "O Little Town Of Bethlehem" 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 "O Little Town Of Bethlehem" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "O Little Town Of Bethlehem" by Steven Curtis Chapman played in?
O Little Town Of Bethlehem 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 "O Little Town Of Bethlehem"?
The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "O Little Town Of Bethlehem" 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 "O Little Town Of Bethlehem"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "O Little Town Of Bethlehem"?
"O Little Town Of Bethlehem" was originally performed by Steven Curtis Chapman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "O Little Town Of Bethlehem"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, Amaj7, B, Bsus4, C#m, E, Emaj9, F#m, +5 more.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "O Little Town Of Bethlehem"?
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. "O Little Town Of Bethlehem" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "O Little Town Of Bethlehem"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "O Little Town Of Bethlehem" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.