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 β€” Simple Sheet Music

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"Oh, Little Town Of Bethlehem" in simplified sheet music format β€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of D, 90 BPM.

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

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How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Oh, Little Town Of Bethlehem"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music β€” same song, less visual density.
What key is "Oh, Little Town Of Bethlehem" by Elvis Presley played in?
Oh, Little Town Of Bethlehem is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Oh, Little Town Of Bethlehem"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Oh, 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 "Oh, Little Town Of Bethlehem"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Oh, Little Town Of Bethlehem"?
"Oh, Little Town Of Bethlehem" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Oh, Little Town Of Bethlehem"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A7, B, Bm, D, D#dim7, Ddim, E7, Em, +3 more.
What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords β€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Oh, Little Town Of Bethlehem". Key of D, 90 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below β€” like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.