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God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Chords

Traditional Intermediate Key of E 6 Chords 2 min read
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Key
E Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Em · Am · B7 · G · D · C

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Chords – Guitar

The dramatic minor-key Christmas carol about the angel’s message to the shepherds. Intermediate difficulty in the key of Em.

Dramatic Minor Carol (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play with intensity and drama. The minor key gives this carol a mysterious, powerful quality. Let the chords ring with authority.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Em C
God rest ye merry, gentlemen
B7 Em
Let nothing you dismay
Em C
Remember Christ our Savior
B7 Em
Was born on Christmas Day
Am Em
To save us all from Satan’s power
Am B7
When we were gone astray
 

Chorus

 
G B7 Em D
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
G B7 Em
O tidings of comfort and joy
 

Verse 2

 
Em C
In Bethlehem, in Israel
B7 Em
This blessed Babe was born
Em C
And laid within a manger
B7 Em
Upon this blessed morn
Am Em
The which His Mother Mary
Am B7
Did nothing take in scorn
 

Chorus

 
G B7 Em D
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
G B7 Em
O tidings of comfort and joy
 

Verse 3

 
Em C
From God our Heavenly Father
B7 Em
A blessed angel came
Em C
And unto certain shepherds
B7 Em
Brought tidings of the same
Am Em
How that in Bethlehem was born
Am B7
The Son of God by name
 

Chorus

 
G B7 Em D
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
G B7 Em
O tidings of comfort and joy
 

Verse 4

 
Em C
Now to the Lord sing praises
B7 Em
All you within this place
Em C
And with true love and brotherhood
B7 Em
Each other now embrace
Am Em
This holy tide of Christmas
Am B7
All other doth deface
 

Chorus

 
G B7 Em D
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
G B7 Em
O tidings of comfort and joy
 

Practice tip: The Em-C-B7 sequence in the verses is the core of this song. The B7 chord gives it that dramatic resolution. Practice moving between Em and B7 until it’s fluid.

Emtap to play
Amtap to play
B7tap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Key
E Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Em · Am · B7 · G · D · C

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Chords – Ukulele

The dramatic minor-key Christmas carol about the angel’s message to the shepherds. Intermediate difficulty in the key of Em.

Dramatic Minor Carol (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Play with intensity and drama. The minor key gives this carol a mysterious, powerful quality. Let the chords ring with authority.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Em C
God rest ye merry, gentlemen
B7 Em
Let nothing you dismay
Em C
Remember Christ our Savior
B7 Em
Was born on Christmas Day
Am Em
To save us all from Satan’s power
Am B7
When we were gone astray
 

Chorus

 
G B7 Em D
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
G B7 Em
O tidings of comfort and joy
 

Verse 2

 
Em C
In Bethlehem, in Israel
B7 Em
This blessed Babe was born
Em C
And laid within a manger
B7 Em
Upon this blessed morn
Am Em
The which His Mother Mary
Am B7
Did nothing take in scorn
 

Chorus

 
G B7 Em D
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
G B7 Em
O tidings of comfort and joy
 

Verse 3

 
Em C
From God our Heavenly Father
B7 Em
A blessed angel came
Em C
And unto certain shepherds
B7 Em
Brought tidings of the same
Am Em
How that in Bethlehem was born
Am B7
The Son of God by name
 

Chorus

 
G B7 Em D
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
G B7 Em
O tidings of comfort and joy
 

Verse 4

 
Em C
Now to the Lord sing praises
B7 Em
All you within this place
Em C
And with true love and brotherhood
B7 Em
Each other now embrace
Am Em
This holy tide of Christmas
Am B7
All other doth deface
 

Chorus

 
G B7 Em D
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
G B7 Em
O tidings of comfort and joy
 

Practice tip: The Em-C-B7 sequence in the verses is the core of this song. The B7 chord gives it that dramatic resolution. Practice moving between Em and B7 until it’s fluid.

Emtap to play
Amtap to play
B7tap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Key
E Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Em · Am · B7 · G · D · C

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Chords – Piano

The dramatic minor-key Christmas carol about the angel’s message to the shepherds. Intermediate difficulty in the key of Em.

Dramatic Minor Carol (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Play with intensity and drama. The minor key gives this carol a mysterious, powerful quality. Let the chords ring with authority.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Em C
God rest ye merry, gentlemen
B7 Em
Let nothing you dismay
Em C
Remember Christ our Savior
B7 Em
Was born on Christmas Day
Am Em
To save us all from Satan’s power
Am B7
When we were gone astray
 

Chorus

 
G B7 Em D
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
G B7 Em
O tidings of comfort and joy
 

Verse 2

 
Em C
In Bethlehem, in Israel
B7 Em
This blessed Babe was born
Em C
And laid within a manger
B7 Em
Upon this blessed morn
Am Em
The which His Mother Mary
Am B7
Did nothing take in scorn
 

Chorus

 
G B7 Em D
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
G B7 Em
O tidings of comfort and joy
 

Verse 3

 
Em C
From God our Heavenly Father
B7 Em
A blessed angel came
Em C
And unto certain shepherds
B7 Em
Brought tidings of the same
Am Em
How that in Bethlehem was born
Am B7
The Son of God by name
 

Chorus

 
G B7 Em D
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
G B7 Em
O tidings of comfort and joy
 

Verse 4

 
Em C
Now to the Lord sing praises
B7 Em
All you within this place
Em C
And with true love and brotherhood
B7 Em
Each other now embrace
Am Em
This holy tide of Christmas
Am B7
All other doth deface
 

Chorus

 
G B7 Em D
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
G B7 Em
O tidings of comfort and joy
 

Practice tip: The Em-C-B7 sequence in the verses is the core of this song. The B7 chord gives it that dramatic resolution. Practice moving between Em and B7 until it’s fluid.

Emtap to play
Amtap to play
B7tap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Key
E Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Em · Am · B7 · G · D · C

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Chords – Banjo

The dramatic minor-key Christmas carol about the angel’s message to the shepherds. Intermediate difficulty in the key of Em.

Dramatic Minor Carol (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Play with intensity and drama. The minor key gives this carol a mysterious, powerful quality. Let the chords ring with authority.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Em C
God rest ye merry, gentlemen
B7 Em
Let nothing you dismay
Em C
Remember Christ our Savior
B7 Em
Was born on Christmas Day
Am Em
To save us all from Satan’s power
Am B7
When we were gone astray
 

Chorus

 
G B7 Em D
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
G B7 Em
O tidings of comfort and joy
 

Verse 2

 
Em C
In Bethlehem, in Israel
B7 Em
This blessed Babe was born
Em C
And laid within a manger
B7 Em
Upon this blessed morn
Am Em
The which His Mother Mary
Am B7
Did nothing take in scorn
 

Chorus

 
G B7 Em D
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
G B7 Em
O tidings of comfort and joy
 

Verse 3

 
Em C
From God our Heavenly Father
B7 Em
A blessed angel came
Em C
And unto certain shepherds
B7 Em
Brought tidings of the same
Am Em
How that in Bethlehem was born
Am B7
The Son of God by name
 

Chorus

 
G B7 Em D
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
G B7 Em
O tidings of comfort and joy
 

Verse 4

 
Em C
Now to the Lord sing praises
B7 Em
All you within this place
Em C
And with true love and brotherhood
B7 Em
Each other now embrace
Am Em
This holy tide of Christmas
Am B7
All other doth deface
 

Chorus

 
G B7 Em D
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
G B7 Em
O tidings of comfort and joy
 

Practice tip: The Em-C-B7 sequence in the verses is the core of this song. The B7 chord gives it that dramatic resolution. Practice moving between Em and B7 until it’s fluid.

Emtap to play
Amtap to play
B7tap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Key
E Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Em · Am · B7 · G · D · C

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Chords – Mandolin

The dramatic minor-key Christmas carol about the angel’s message to the shepherds. Intermediate difficulty in the key of Em.

Dramatic Minor Carol (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Play with intensity and drama. The minor key gives this carol a mysterious, powerful quality. Let the chords ring with authority.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Em C
God rest ye merry, gentlemen
B7 Em
Let nothing you dismay
Em C
Remember Christ our Savior
B7 Em
Was born on Christmas Day
Am Em
To save us all from Satan’s power
Am B7
When we were gone astray
 

Chorus

 
G B7 Em D
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
G B7 Em
O tidings of comfort and joy
 

Verse 2

 
Em C
In Bethlehem, in Israel
B7 Em
This blessed Babe was born
Em C
And laid within a manger
B7 Em
Upon this blessed morn
Am Em
The which His Mother Mary
Am B7
Did nothing take in scorn
 

Chorus

 
G B7 Em D
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
G B7 Em
O tidings of comfort and joy
 

Verse 3

 
Em C
From God our Heavenly Father
B7 Em
A blessed angel came
Em C
And unto certain shepherds
B7 Em
Brought tidings of the same
Am Em
How that in Bethlehem was born
Am B7
The Son of God by name
 

Chorus

 
G B7 Em D
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
G B7 Em
O tidings of comfort and joy
 

Verse 4

 
Em C
Now to the Lord sing praises
B7 Em
All you within this place
Em C
And with true love and brotherhood
B7 Em
Each other now embrace
Am Em
This holy tide of Christmas
Am B7
All other doth deface
 

Chorus

 
G B7 Em D
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
G B7 Em
O tidings of comfort and joy
 

Practice tip: The Em-C-B7 sequence in the verses is the core of this song. The B7 chord gives it that dramatic resolution. Practice moving between Em and B7 until it’s fluid.

Emtap to play
Amtap to play
B7tap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Key
E Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Em · Am · B7 · G · D · C

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Chords – Harmonica

The dramatic minor-key Christmas carol about the angel’s message to the shepherds. Intermediate difficulty in the key of Em.

Dramatic Minor Carol (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456

Tip: Play with intensity and drama. The minor key gives this carol a mysterious, powerful quality. Let the chords ring with authority.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Em C
God rest ye merry, gentlemen
B7 Em
Let nothing you dismay
Em C
Remember Christ our Savior
B7 Em
Was born on Christmas Day
Am Em
To save us all from Satan’s power
Am B7
When we were gone astray
 

Chorus

 
G B7 Em D
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
G B7 Em
O tidings of comfort and joy
 

Verse 2

 
Em C
In Bethlehem, in Israel
B7 Em
This blessed Babe was born
Em C
And laid within a manger
B7 Em
Upon this blessed morn
Am Em
The which His Mother Mary
Am B7
Did nothing take in scorn
 

Chorus

 
G B7 Em D
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
G B7 Em
O tidings of comfort and joy
 

Verse 3

 
Em C
From God our Heavenly Father
B7 Em
A blessed angel came
Em C
And unto certain shepherds
B7 Em
Brought tidings of the same
Am Em
How that in Bethlehem was born
Am B7
The Son of God by name
 

Chorus

 
G B7 Em D
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
G B7 Em
O tidings of comfort and joy
 

Verse 4

 
Em C
Now to the Lord sing praises
B7 Em
All you within this place
Em C
And with true love and brotherhood
B7 Em
Each other now embrace
Am Em
This holy tide of Christmas
Am B7
All other doth deface
 

Chorus

 
G B7 Em D
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
G B7 Em
O tidings of comfort and joy
 

Practice tip: The Em-C-B7 sequence in the verses is the core of this song. The B7 chord gives it that dramatic resolution. Practice moving between Em and B7 until it’s fluid.