Oh, Little Town Of Bethlehem

by Elvis Presley
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Lyrics

Oh, (D)lit tle (Ddim)town (D)of (D#dim7)Beth (Em)le hem, How (D)still we (A7)see thee (D)lie!

A bove (D)thy (B)deep and (Em)dream less sleep The (D)si lent (A7)stars go (D)by.

Yet in thy (A7)dark (Fdim7)streets (F#)shin

eth The (Bm)ev er last (Em)ing (F#)light;

(D)The hopes and (Ddim)fears (D)of (D#dim7)all (Em)the years (G#dim7)Are (D)met (E7)in (D)thee (A7)to (D)night.

For (D)Christ is (Ddim)born (D)of (D#dim7)Mar (Em)le y, And (D)gath ered (A7)all a (D)bove,

While mor (D)tals (B)sleep the (Em)an gels keep Their (D)watch of (A7)won d’ring (D)love.

O morn ing (A7)stars, (Fdim7)to (F#)geth

er Pro (Bm)claim the ho (Em)ly (F#)birth!

(D)And prais es (Ddim)sing (D)to (D#dim7)God (Em)the King, (G#dim7)And (D)peace (E7)to (D)men (A7)on (D)earth.

Oh, (D)night.

Oh, Little Town Of Bethlehem by Elvis Presley

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Oh, Little Town Of Bethlehem”

What key is "Oh, Little Town Of Bethlehem" in?
"Oh, Little Town Of Bethlehem" by Elvis Presley is in the key of D with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Oh, Little Town Of Bethlehem" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Oh, 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.
What chords are used in "Oh, Little Town Of Bethlehem"?
This arrangement of "Oh, Little Town Of Bethlehem" uses 11 chords: A7, B, Bm, D, D#dim7, Ddim, E7, Em, +3 more.
How long does it take to learn "Oh, Little Town Of Bethlehem" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.