Lyrics
(C)Si
lent (C)night,
(C)ho
ly (Cmaj7)night!
(G7)All
is (G#dim)calm,
(Am)all
is (C7)bright
(F)Round
yon Vir
gin (C)Moth er and child.
(F)Ho
ly (F#dim)in fant so (C)ten der and (C)mild,
(B)Sleep
in (E)heav en ly (Am)peace,
(C)Sleep
in (G7)heav en ly (C)peace.
(C)Si
lent (C)night,
(C)ho
ly (Cmaj7)night!
(G7)Shep
herds (G#dim)quake
(Am)at
the (C7)sight.
(F)Glo
ries stream
from (C)heav en a far,
(F)Heaven
ly (F#dim)hosts fant sing (C)Al le lu (C)ia.
(B)Christ
the (E)Sav ior is (Am)born!
(C)Christ
the (G7)Sav ior is (C)born!
Silent Night by Joseph Mohr
1 person has learned this song
Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 85 BPM. Difficulty: 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 85 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Silent Night" 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 "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.