What key is "Silent Night" in?

"Silent Night" by Joseph Mohr is in the key of C with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.

Is "Silent Night" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Silent Night" 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.

Lyrics

(C)Si lent night,

ho ly night!

(G7)All is (G7)calm,

(Am)all is (C7)bright.

(F)Round yon Vir gin (C)Moth er and Child,

(F)Ho ly in fant so (C)ten der and mild.

(G7)Sleep in (G#dim)heav en ly (Am)peace,

(C)sleep in (G)heav en ly (C)peace.

(C)Si lent night,

ho ly night!

(G7)Shep herds (G7)quake

(Am)at the (C7)sight.

(F)Glo ries stream from (C)heav en a far,

(F)Heaven ly hosts fant sing (C)Al le lu ia.

(G7)Christ the (G#dim)Sav ior is (Am)born!

(C)Christ the (G)Sav ior is (C)born!

Silent Night by Joseph Mohr

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 112 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Silent Night”

What key is "Silent Night" in?: "Silent Night" by Joseph Mohr is in the key of C with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.
Is "Silent Night" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Silent Night" 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.

Silent Night

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Lyrics

Silent Night by Joseph Mohr

About “Silent Night”

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