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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"O Little Town Of Bethlehem" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "O Little Town Of Bethlehem" 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. "O Little Town Of Bethlehem" is in E.
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.
Does "O Little Town Of Bethlehem" 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. "O Little Town Of Bethlehem" is in the key of E at 72 BPM.
What chords are in "O Little Town Of Bethlehem"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.