Key: A · BPM: 80 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: A, E, D, E7, F#m
[Verse] A E A A Silent night, Holy night, A A all is calm, all is bright D A Round yon virgin mother and child, D A holy infant so tender and mild E E7 A F#m Sleep in heavenly peace, A E A sleep in heavenly peace A Silent night, holy night, E A shepherds quake at the sight D A Glories stream from heaven afar, D A heavenly hosts sing hallelujah E E7 A F#m Christ the Saviour is born, A E A christ the saviour is born [Bridge] A E A D A D A (Chord progression above played E E7 A F#m A E A over the spoken words below) [Verse] A Silent night, Holy night, E A all is calm, all is bright D A Round yon virgin mother and child, D A holy infant so tender and mild E E7 A F#m Sleep in heavenly peace, A E A sleep in heavenly peace
ℹ️ About This Song

Track Info
- Song: Silent Night
- Artist: Garth Brooks
- Album: Beyond the Season
- Cover of : Silent Night, Holy Night by John Freeman Young
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: A
- Chords: A, E, D, E7, F#m
- BPM: 80
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| A – x02220 E – 022100 D – xx0232 E7 – 020100 F#m – 244222 | A – 2100 E – 1402 D – 2220 E7 – 1202 F#m – 2120 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Silent Night in?
Silent Night is in the key of A.
Recommended Gear
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What chords do I need for Silent Night?
You need A, E, D, E7, F#m to play Silent Night by Garth Brooks.
Do I need a capo for Silent Night?
No capo is needed to play Silent Night by Garth Brooks.
How hard is Silent Night to play on guitar?
Silent Night by Garth Brooks is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.