Printable Silent Night Guitar Chords
The 1818 carol, and the gentlest three-chord song you will learn. A carol written in 1818 and sung around the world. Its gentle 3/4 waltz rhythm and four chords make it a good way to practise a soft bass-and-strum pattern. This printable song sheet has every chord shape you need, the chord order bar by bar, the strumming pattern and simple steps to learn it. The song is in the public domain and the arrangement is Fretwork's own.
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What’s inside
- Chord diagrams for C, F, G, Am
- Chord order, bar by bar
- Strumming or picking pattern
- Step-by-step learning plan
How to use it
- Print the sheet and learn the chord shapes first.
- Practice the chord changes slowly, then add the strum or picking pattern.
- Play along with the free click track on the song page, raising the tempo as you improve.
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Questions
What chords are in Silent Night?
C, F, G and Am, all in the key of C major.
What time signature is Silent Night in?
3/4, with three beats per bar, a waltz feel. It is rated Easy.
How fast should I practise it?
The play-along is set to 96 beats per minute. Start slower while you learn the changes, then raise the tempo in small steps once you can play through without stopping.
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