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O Little Town of Bethlehem Chords

Traditional Beginner Key of F 5 Chords 4 min read Updated
Ftap to play
Bbtap to play
Ctap to play
Dmtap to play
Gmtap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
F · Bb · C · Dm · Gm

O Little Town of Bethlehem Chords – Guitar

A traditional Christmas carol describing the peaceful night of Christ’s birth. Beginner difficulty in the key of F.

Gentle Ballad (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for a peaceful feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
F C7
O little town of Bethlehem,
Bb F C7
How still we see thee lie!
F C7
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
Bb F C7
The silent stars go by;
F
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
Bb F C7
The everlasting Light;
F C7 Bb F
The hopes and fears of all the years
Bb F C7
Are met in thee tonight.
 

Chorus

 
F C7
O morning stars, together
Bb F C7
Proclaim the holy birth,
F C7
And praises sing to God the King,
Bb F C7
And peace to men on earth;
F C7
For Christ is born of Mary,
Bb F C7
And gathered all above,
F C7 Bb F
While mortals sleep, the angels keep
Bb F C7
Their watch of wondering love.
 

Verse 2

 
F C7
How silently, how silently,
Bb F C7
The wondrous gift is given!
F C7
So God imparts to human hearts
Bb F C7
The blessings of His heaven.
F C7
No ear may hear His coming,
Bb F C7
But in this world of sin,
F C7 Bb F
Where meek souls will receive Him still,
Bb F C7
The dear Christ enters in.
 

Chorus

 

[F]O morning stars, to[C7]gether
Pro[Bb]claim the [F]holy [C7]birth,
And [F]praises sing to [C7]God the King,
And [Bb]peace to [F]men on [C7]earth;
For [F]Christ is born of [C7]Mary,
And [Bb]gath[F]ered all a[C7]bove,
While [F]mortals [C7]sleep, the [Bb]angels [F]keep
Their [Bb]watch of [F]wondering [C7]love.
[/verse]

Verse 3

 
F C7
Where children pure and happy
Bb F C7
Pray to the blessed Child,
F C7
Where misery cries out to thee,
Bb F
Son of the mother undefiled;
F C7
Where charity stands watching
Bb F C7
And faith holds wide the door,
F C7 Bb F
The dark night wakes, the glory breaks,
Bb F C7
And Christmas comes once more.
 

Chorus

 

[F]O morning stars, to[C7]gether
Pro[Bb]claim the [F]holy [C7]birth,
And [F]praises sing to [C7]God the King,
And [Bb]peace to [F]men on [C7]earth;
For [F]Christ is born of [C7]Mary,
And [Bb]gath[F]ered all a[C7]bove,
While [F]mortals [C7]sleep, the [Bb]angels [F]keep
Their [Bb]watch of [F]wondering [C7]love.
[/verse]

Verse 4

 
F C7
O holy Child of Bethlehem!
Bb F C7
Descend to us, we pray;
F C7
Cast out our sin and enter in,
Bb F C7
Be born in us today.
F C7
We hear the Christmas angels
Bb F C7
The great glad tidings tell;
F C7 Bb F
O come to us, abide with us,
Bb F C7
Our Lord Emmanuel.
 

Practice tip: Focus on the simple two-chord change between F and C7, as it’s the most common progression in the song. Practice the Bb chord separately to get comfortable with it before adding it into the full sequence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "O Little Town of Bethlehem"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: F, Bb, C, Dm and Gm.

Is "O Little Town of Bethlehem" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "O Little Town of Bethlehem" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "O Little Town of Bethlehem"?

It was written by Phillips Brooks, Lewis Redner.

Ftap to play
Bbtap to play
Ctap to play
Dmtap to play
Gmtap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
F · Bb · C · Dm · Gm

O Little Town of Bethlehem Chords – Ukulele

A traditional Christmas carol describing the peaceful night of Christ’s birth. Beginner difficulty in the key of F.

Gentle Ballad (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for a peaceful feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
F C7
O little town of Bethlehem,
Bb F C7
How still we see thee lie!
F C7
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
Bb F C7
The silent stars go by;
F
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
Bb F C7
The everlasting Light;
F C7 Bb F
The hopes and fears of all the years
Bb F C7
Are met in thee tonight.
 

Chorus

 
F C7
O morning stars, together
Bb F C7
Proclaim the holy birth,
F C7
And praises sing to God the King,
Bb F C7
And peace to men on earth;
F C7
For Christ is born of Mary,
Bb F C7
And gathered all above,
F C7 Bb F
While mortals sleep, the angels keep
Bb F C7
Their watch of wondering love.
 

Verse 2

 
F C7
How silently, how silently,
Bb F C7
The wondrous gift is given!
F C7
So God imparts to human hearts
Bb F C7
The blessings of His heaven.
F C7
No ear may hear His coming,
Bb F C7
But in this world of sin,
F C7 Bb F
Where meek souls will receive Him still,
Bb F C7
The dear Christ enters in.
 

Chorus

 

[F]O morning stars, to[C7]gether
Pro[Bb]claim the [F]holy [C7]birth,
And [F]praises sing to [C7]God the King,
And [Bb]peace to [F]men on [C7]earth;
For [F]Christ is born of [C7]Mary,
And [Bb]gath[F]ered all a[C7]bove,
While [F]mortals [C7]sleep, the [Bb]angels [F]keep
Their [Bb]watch of [F]wondering [C7]love.
[/verse]

Verse 3

 
F C7
Where children pure and happy
Bb F C7
Pray to the blessed Child,
F C7
Where misery cries out to thee,
Bb F
Son of the mother undefiled;
F C7
Where charity stands watching
Bb F C7
And faith holds wide the door,
F C7 Bb F
The dark night wakes, the glory breaks,
Bb F C7
And Christmas comes once more.
 

Chorus

 

[F]O morning stars, to[C7]gether
Pro[Bb]claim the [F]holy [C7]birth,
And [F]praises sing to [C7]God the King,
And [Bb]peace to [F]men on [C7]earth;
For [F]Christ is born of [C7]Mary,
And [Bb]gath[F]ered all a[C7]bove,
While [F]mortals [C7]sleep, the [Bb]angels [F]keep
Their [Bb]watch of [F]wondering [C7]love.
[/verse]

Verse 4

 
F C7
O holy Child of Bethlehem!
Bb F C7
Descend to us, we pray;
F C7
Cast out our sin and enter in,
Bb F C7
Be born in us today.
F C7
We hear the Christmas angels
Bb F C7
The great glad tidings tell;
F C7 Bb F
O come to us, abide with us,
Bb F C7
Our Lord Emmanuel.
 

Practice tip: Focus on the simple two-chord change between F and C7, as it’s the most common progression in the song. Practice the Bb chord separately to get comfortable with it before adding it into the full sequence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "O Little Town of Bethlehem"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: F, Bb, C, Dm and Gm.

Is "O Little Town of Bethlehem" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "O Little Town of Bethlehem" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "O Little Town of Bethlehem"?

It was written by Phillips Brooks, Lewis Redner.

Ftap to play
Bbtap to play
Ctap to play
Dmtap to play
Gmtap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
F · Bb · C · Dm · Gm

O Little Town of Bethlehem Chords – Piano

A traditional Christmas carol describing the peaceful night of Christ’s birth. Beginner difficulty in the key of F.

Gentle Ballad (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for a peaceful feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
F C7
O little town of Bethlehem,
Bb F C7
How still we see thee lie!
F C7
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
Bb F C7
The silent stars go by;
F
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
Bb F C7
The everlasting Light;
F C7 Bb F
The hopes and fears of all the years
Bb F C7
Are met in thee tonight.
 

Chorus

 
F C7
O morning stars, together
Bb F C7
Proclaim the holy birth,
F C7
And praises sing to God the King,
Bb F C7
And peace to men on earth;
F C7
For Christ is born of Mary,
Bb F C7
And gathered all above,
F C7 Bb F
While mortals sleep, the angels keep
Bb F C7
Their watch of wondering love.
 

Verse 2

 
F C7
How silently, how silently,
Bb F C7
The wondrous gift is given!
F C7
So God imparts to human hearts
Bb F C7
The blessings of His heaven.
F C7
No ear may hear His coming,
Bb F C7
But in this world of sin,
F C7 Bb F
Where meek souls will receive Him still,
Bb F C7
The dear Christ enters in.
 

Chorus

 

[F]O morning stars, to[C7]gether
Pro[Bb]claim the [F]holy [C7]birth,
And [F]praises sing to [C7]God the King,
And [Bb]peace to [F]men on [C7]earth;
For [F]Christ is born of [C7]Mary,
And [Bb]gath[F]ered all a[C7]bove,
While [F]mortals [C7]sleep, the [Bb]angels [F]keep
Their [Bb]watch of [F]wondering [C7]love.
[/verse]

Verse 3

 
F C7
Where children pure and happy
Bb F C7
Pray to the blessed Child,
F C7
Where misery cries out to thee,
Bb F
Son of the mother undefiled;
F C7
Where charity stands watching
Bb F C7
And faith holds wide the door,
F C7 Bb F
The dark night wakes, the glory breaks,
Bb F C7
And Christmas comes once more.
 

Chorus

 

[F]O morning stars, to[C7]gether
Pro[Bb]claim the [F]holy [C7]birth,
And [F]praises sing to [C7]God the King,
And [Bb]peace to [F]men on [C7]earth;
For [F]Christ is born of [C7]Mary,
And [Bb]gath[F]ered all a[C7]bove,
While [F]mortals [C7]sleep, the [Bb]angels [F]keep
Their [Bb]watch of [F]wondering [C7]love.
[/verse]

Verse 4

 
F C7
O holy Child of Bethlehem!
Bb F C7
Descend to us, we pray;
F C7
Cast out our sin and enter in,
Bb F C7
Be born in us today.
F C7
We hear the Christmas angels
Bb F C7
The great glad tidings tell;
F C7 Bb F
O come to us, abide with us,
Bb F C7
Our Lord Emmanuel.
 

Practice tip: Focus on the simple two-chord change between F and C7, as it’s the most common progression in the song. Practice the Bb chord separately to get comfortable with it before adding it into the full sequence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "O Little Town of Bethlehem"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: F, Bb, C, Dm and Gm.

Is "O Little Town of Bethlehem" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "O Little Town of Bethlehem" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "O Little Town of Bethlehem"?

It was written by Phillips Brooks, Lewis Redner.

Ftap to play
Bbtap to play
Ctap to play
Dmtap to play
Gmtap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
F · Bb · C · Dm · Gm

O Little Town of Bethlehem Chords – Banjo

A traditional Christmas carol describing the peaceful night of Christ’s birth. Beginner difficulty in the key of F.

Gentle Ballad (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for a peaceful feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
F C7
O little town of Bethlehem,
Bb F C7
How still we see thee lie!
F C7
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
Bb F C7
The silent stars go by;
F
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
Bb F C7
The everlasting Light;
F C7 Bb F
The hopes and fears of all the years
Bb F C7
Are met in thee tonight.
 

Chorus

 
F C7
O morning stars, together
Bb F C7
Proclaim the holy birth,
F C7
And praises sing to God the King,
Bb F C7
And peace to men on earth;
F C7
For Christ is born of Mary,
Bb F C7
And gathered all above,
F C7 Bb F
While mortals sleep, the angels keep
Bb F C7
Their watch of wondering love.
 

Verse 2

 
F C7
How silently, how silently,
Bb F C7
The wondrous gift is given!
F C7
So God imparts to human hearts
Bb F C7
The blessings of His heaven.
F C7
No ear may hear His coming,
Bb F C7
But in this world of sin,
F C7 Bb F
Where meek souls will receive Him still,
Bb F C7
The dear Christ enters in.
 

Chorus

 

[F]O morning stars, to[C7]gether
Pro[Bb]claim the [F]holy [C7]birth,
And [F]praises sing to [C7]God the King,
And [Bb]peace to [F]men on [C7]earth;
For [F]Christ is born of [C7]Mary,
And [Bb]gath[F]ered all a[C7]bove,
While [F]mortals [C7]sleep, the [Bb]angels [F]keep
Their [Bb]watch of [F]wondering [C7]love.
[/verse]

Verse 3

 
F C7
Where children pure and happy
Bb F C7
Pray to the blessed Child,
F C7
Where misery cries out to thee,
Bb F
Son of the mother undefiled;
F C7
Where charity stands watching
Bb F C7
And faith holds wide the door,
F C7 Bb F
The dark night wakes, the glory breaks,
Bb F C7
And Christmas comes once more.
 

Chorus

 

[F]O morning stars, to[C7]gether
Pro[Bb]claim the [F]holy [C7]birth,
And [F]praises sing to [C7]God the King,
And [Bb]peace to [F]men on [C7]earth;
For [F]Christ is born of [C7]Mary,
And [Bb]gath[F]ered all a[C7]bove,
While [F]mortals [C7]sleep, the [Bb]angels [F]keep
Their [Bb]watch of [F]wondering [C7]love.
[/verse]

Verse 4

 
F C7
O holy Child of Bethlehem!
Bb F C7
Descend to us, we pray;
F C7
Cast out our sin and enter in,
Bb F C7
Be born in us today.
F C7
We hear the Christmas angels
Bb F C7
The great glad tidings tell;
F C7 Bb F
O come to us, abide with us,
Bb F C7
Our Lord Emmanuel.
 

Practice tip: Focus on the simple two-chord change between F and C7, as it’s the most common progression in the song. Practice the Bb chord separately to get comfortable with it before adding it into the full sequence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "O Little Town of Bethlehem"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: F, Bb, C, Dm and Gm.

Is "O Little Town of Bethlehem" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "O Little Town of Bethlehem" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "O Little Town of Bethlehem"?

It was written by Phillips Brooks, Lewis Redner.

Ftap to play
Bbtap to play
Ctap to play
Dmtap to play
Gmtap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
F · Bb · C · Dm · Gm

O Little Town of Bethlehem Chords – Mandolin

A traditional Christmas carol describing the peaceful night of Christ’s birth. Beginner difficulty in the key of F.

Gentle Ballad (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for a peaceful feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
F C7
O little town of Bethlehem,
Bb F C7
How still we see thee lie!
F C7
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
Bb F C7
The silent stars go by;
F
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
Bb F C7
The everlasting Light;
F C7 Bb F
The hopes and fears of all the years
Bb F C7
Are met in thee tonight.
 

Chorus

 
F C7
O morning stars, together
Bb F C7
Proclaim the holy birth,
F C7
And praises sing to God the King,
Bb F C7
And peace to men on earth;
F C7
For Christ is born of Mary,
Bb F C7
And gathered all above,
F C7 Bb F
While mortals sleep, the angels keep
Bb F C7
Their watch of wondering love.
 

Verse 2

 
F C7
How silently, how silently,
Bb F C7
The wondrous gift is given!
F C7
So God imparts to human hearts
Bb F C7
The blessings of His heaven.
F C7
No ear may hear His coming,
Bb F C7
But in this world of sin,
F C7 Bb F
Where meek souls will receive Him still,
Bb F C7
The dear Christ enters in.
 

Chorus

 

[F]O morning stars, to[C7]gether
Pro[Bb]claim the [F]holy [C7]birth,
And [F]praises sing to [C7]God the King,
And [Bb]peace to [F]men on [C7]earth;
For [F]Christ is born of [C7]Mary,
And [Bb]gath[F]ered all a[C7]bove,
While [F]mortals [C7]sleep, the [Bb]angels [F]keep
Their [Bb]watch of [F]wondering [C7]love.
[/verse]

Verse 3

 
F C7
Where children pure and happy
Bb F C7
Pray to the blessed Child,
F C7
Where misery cries out to thee,
Bb F
Son of the mother undefiled;
F C7
Where charity stands watching
Bb F C7
And faith holds wide the door,
F C7 Bb F
The dark night wakes, the glory breaks,
Bb F C7
And Christmas comes once more.
 

Chorus

 

[F]O morning stars, to[C7]gether
Pro[Bb]claim the [F]holy [C7]birth,
And [F]praises sing to [C7]God the King,
And [Bb]peace to [F]men on [C7]earth;
For [F]Christ is born of [C7]Mary,
And [Bb]gath[F]ered all a[C7]bove,
While [F]mortals [C7]sleep, the [Bb]angels [F]keep
Their [Bb]watch of [F]wondering [C7]love.
[/verse]

Verse 4

 
F C7
O holy Child of Bethlehem!
Bb F C7
Descend to us, we pray;
F C7
Cast out our sin and enter in,
Bb F C7
Be born in us today.
F C7
We hear the Christmas angels
Bb F C7
The great glad tidings tell;
F C7 Bb F
O come to us, abide with us,
Bb F C7
Our Lord Emmanuel.
 

Practice tip: Focus on the simple two-chord change between F and C7, as it’s the most common progression in the song. Practice the Bb chord separately to get comfortable with it before adding it into the full sequence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "O Little Town of Bethlehem"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: F, Bb, C, Dm and Gm.

Is "O Little Town of Bethlehem" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "O Little Town of Bethlehem" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "O Little Town of Bethlehem"?

It was written by Phillips Brooks, Lewis Redner.

Ftap to play
Bbtap to play
Ctap to play
Dmtap to play
Gmtap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
F · Bb · C · Dm · Gm

O Little Town of Bethlehem Chords – Harmonica

A traditional Christmas carol describing the peaceful night of Christ’s birth. Beginner difficulty in the key of F.

Gentle Ballad (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for a peaceful feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
F C7
O little town of Bethlehem,
Bb F C7
How still we see thee lie!
F C7
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
Bb F C7
The silent stars go by;
F
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
Bb F C7
The everlasting Light;
F C7 Bb F
The hopes and fears of all the years
Bb F C7
Are met in thee tonight.
 

Chorus

 
F C7
O morning stars, together
Bb F C7
Proclaim the holy birth,
F C7
And praises sing to God the King,
Bb F C7
And peace to men on earth;
F C7
For Christ is born of Mary,
Bb F C7
And gathered all above,
F C7 Bb F
While mortals sleep, the angels keep
Bb F C7
Their watch of wondering love.
 

Verse 2

 
F C7
How silently, how silently,
Bb F C7
The wondrous gift is given!
F C7
So God imparts to human hearts
Bb F C7
The blessings of His heaven.
F C7
No ear may hear His coming,
Bb F C7
But in this world of sin,
F C7 Bb F
Where meek souls will receive Him still,
Bb F C7
The dear Christ enters in.
 

Chorus

 

[F]O morning stars, to[C7]gether
Pro[Bb]claim the [F]holy [C7]birth,
And [F]praises sing to [C7]God the King,
And [Bb]peace to [F]men on [C7]earth;
For [F]Christ is born of [C7]Mary,
And [Bb]gath[F]ered all a[C7]bove,
While [F]mortals [C7]sleep, the [Bb]angels [F]keep
Their [Bb]watch of [F]wondering [C7]love.
[/verse]

Verse 3

 
F C7
Where children pure and happy
Bb F C7
Pray to the blessed Child,
F C7
Where misery cries out to thee,
Bb F
Son of the mother undefiled;
F C7
Where charity stands watching
Bb F C7
And faith holds wide the door,
F C7 Bb F
The dark night wakes, the glory breaks,
Bb F C7
And Christmas comes once more.
 

Chorus

 

[F]O morning stars, to[C7]gether
Pro[Bb]claim the [F]holy [C7]birth,
And [F]praises sing to [C7]God the King,
And [Bb]peace to [F]men on [C7]earth;
For [F]Christ is born of [C7]Mary,
And [Bb]gath[F]ered all a[C7]bove,
While [F]mortals [C7]sleep, the [Bb]angels [F]keep
Their [Bb]watch of [F]wondering [C7]love.
[/verse]

Verse 4

 
F C7
O holy Child of Bethlehem!
Bb F C7
Descend to us, we pray;
F C7
Cast out our sin and enter in,
Bb F C7
Be born in us today.
F C7
We hear the Christmas angels
Bb F C7
The great glad tidings tell;
F C7 Bb F
O come to us, abide with us,
Bb F C7
Our Lord Emmanuel.
 

Practice tip: Focus on the simple two-chord change between F and C7, as it’s the most common progression in the song. Practice the Bb chord separately to get comfortable with it before adding it into the full sequence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "O Little Town of Bethlehem"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: F, Bb, C, Dm and Gm.

Is "O Little Town of Bethlehem" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "O Little Town of Bethlehem" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "O Little Town of Bethlehem"?

It was written by Phillips Brooks, Lewis Redner.

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