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Silent Night

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[Intro]
B  F#  B
[Verse]
BSilent night, holy night
F#All is calm, Ball is bright
ERound yon virgin Bmother and child
EHoly infant so Btender and mild
F#Sleep in heavenly Bpeace
Sleep in F#heavenly Bpeace
[Verse]
BSilent night, holy night
F#Shepherds quake Bat the sight
EGlories stream from Bheaven afar
EHeavenly hosts sing Bhallelujah
F#Christ the Saviour is Bborn
Christ the F#Saviour is Bborn
[Verse]
BSilent night, holy night
F#Son of god, Blove's pure light
ERadiant beams from Bthy holy face
EWith the dawn of reBdeeming grace
F#Jesus lord at thy Bbirth
Jesus F#lord at thy Bbirth

All chords in this song (3)

The story behind the song

"Silent Night" is a beloved Christmas carol, originally composed in 1818 by Franz Xaver Gruber with lyrics by Joseph Mohr. The lyrics were penned by Mohr in 1816, and the melody was later created by Gruber on Christmas Eve 1818, reportedly for a guitar accompaniment for that night's mass due to a damaged church organ. The song evokes a sense of peace and wonder, capturing the quiet reverence of the Christmas story. Playing it, you can feel the gentle, reflective spirit of a classic holiday tradition.

AI-written from these sources:Silent Night — Wikipedia ↗The Kingston Trio — Wikipedia ↗

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Silent Night

by The Kingston Trio

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

B F# B

[Verse]

Silent night, holy night

F# B

All is calm, all is bright

E B

Round yon virgin mother and child

E B

Holy infant so tender and mild

F# B

Sleep in heavenly peace

F# B

Sleep in heavenly peace

[Verse]

Silent night, holy night

F# B

Shepherds quake at the sight

E B

Glories stream from heaven afar

E B

Heavenly hosts sing hallelujah

F# B

Christ the Saviour is born

F# B

Christ the Saviour is born

[Verse]

Silent night, holy night

F# B

Son of god, love's pure light

E B

Radiant beams from thy holy face

E B

With the dawn of redeeming grace

F# B

Jesus lord at thy birth

F# B

Jesus lord at thy birth

About Silent Night Chords by The Kingston Trio

Learn how to play Silent Night by The Kingston Trio with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Silent Night chords”, “Silent Night guitar chords”, or “The Kingston Trio Silent Night chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Silent Night chords and for experienced players who want accurate Silent Night lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, F#, E.

FAQ — Silent Night by The Kingston Trio

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Can I transpose "Silent Night" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Silent Night" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Silent Night"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Silent Night" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Silent Night" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Silent Night" by The Kingston Trio with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Kingston Trio below.

What key is "Silent Night" in?

The chords for "Silent Night" show the original chord names (including B, F#, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.