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Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
F · Bb · C · Dm · Gm
O Little Town of Bethlehem Chords – Guitar
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Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
F · Bb · C · Dm · Gm
O Little Town of Bethlehem Chords – Ukulele
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Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
F · Bb · C · Dm · Gm
O Little Town of Bethlehem Chords – Piano
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Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
F · Bb · C · Dm · Gm
O Little Town of Bethlehem Chords – Banjo
Ftap to play
Bbtap to play
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Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
F · Bb · C · Dm · Gm
O Little Town of Bethlehem Chords – Mandolin
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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.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
F – C7
Bb – F – C7
F – C7
Bb – F – C7
F
Bb – F – C7
F – C7 – Bb – F
Bb – F – C7
Chorus
F – C7
Bb – F – C7
F – C7
Bb – F – C7
F – C7
Bb – F – C7
F – C7 – Bb – F
Bb – F – C7
Verse 2
F – C7
Bb – F – C7
F – C7
Bb – F – C7
F – C7
Bb – F – C7
F – C7 – Bb – F
Bb – F – C7
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
Bb – F – C7
F – C7
Bb – F
F – C7
Bb – F – C7
F – C7 – Bb – F
Bb – F – C7
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
Bb – F – C7
F – C7
Bb – F – C7
F – C7
Bb – F – C7
F – C7 – Bb – F
Bb – F – C7
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.