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
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 112 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗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.
- How long does it take to learn "Silent Night" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Joseph Mohr can I play here?
- Try "Silent Night". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.