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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "O Little Town Of Bethlehem" by Steven Curtis Chapman in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "O Little Town Of Bethlehem" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "O Little Town Of Bethlehem" with hands-separate practice in E at 72 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "O Little Town Of Bethlehem"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "O Little Town Of Bethlehem" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "O Little Town Of Bethlehem"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "O Little Town Of Bethlehem" is in the key of E at 72 BPM.