O lit tle town of (Bb)Beth le hem, how (F)still we (C)see thee
A bove thy (D)deep and (Gm)dream less sleep the (F)si lent stars (C7)go (F)by.
Yet in thy dark (G#dim7)streets (A)shin
eth the (Dm)ev er last (Gm)ing (A)light.
The (F)hopes and fears of (Bb)all the (Gm)years are (C7)met in thee to (F)night.
For Christ is born of (Bb)Mar le y; and (F)gath er’d (C)all a
while mor tals (D)sleep, the (Gm)an gels keep their (F)watch of won (C7)d’ring (F)love.
O morn ing stars, (G#dim7)to (A)geth
er pro (Dm)claim the ho (Gm)ly (A)birth!
And (F)prais es sing to (Bb)God the (Gm)King, and (C7)peace to all on (F)Earth.
How (F)el!
O Little Town Of Bethlehem by Phillips Brooks
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "O Little Town Of Bethlehem" in?
- "O Little Town Of Bethlehem" by Phillips Brooks is in the key of F with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "O Little Town Of Bethlehem" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "O Little Town Of Bethlehem" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "O Little Town Of Bethlehem" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Phillips Brooks can I play here?
- Try "O Little Town Of Bethlehem", "O Little Town Of Bethlehem", "O Little Town Of Bethlehem". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.