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God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

Bing Crosby

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen by Bing Crosby in the key of D

Level: Beginner Decade: 1940s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Spiritual / Faith Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
(Intro)
| D | F#7 | Bm |

Verse 1
God BmRest You Merry Gentlemen, Let BmNothing GYou DisF#7may
ReBmmember Christ Our SavAior, Was BmBorn On GChristmas F#7Day
To EmSave Us All From DSatan's Power, When BmWe Were Gone AsAtray

Chorus
(Oh DTidings Of F#7Comfort And JBmoy, Comfort And JAoy)
(Oh DTidings Of F#7Comfort And JBmoy)

Verse 2
In BmBethlehem In Jewry, This BmBlessed GBabe Was F#7Born
And BmLaid Within A Manger, Upon BmThis GBlessed F#7Morn
The EmWhich His Mother DMary, Did Nothing BmTake GIn F#7Scorn

Chorus
(Oh DTidings Of F#7Comfort And JBmoy, Comfort And JAoy)
(Oh DTidings Of F#7Comfort And JBmoy)

Verse 3
From BmGod Our Heavenly Father, A BmBlessed GAngel F#7Came
And BmUnto Certain Shepherds, Brought BmTidings GOf The F#7Same
How EmThat In BethleDhem Was Born, The BmSon Of God By AName

Chorus
(Oh DTidings Of F#7Comfort And JBmoy, Comfort And JAoy)
Oh DTidings Of F#7Comfort And JBmoy
Also available in: C (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen?

The chords for God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen are: D, F#7, Bm, G, A, Em

What is the original key of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen on ukulele?

Chord God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen?

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen uses 6 chords: D, F#7, Bm, G, A, Em

What is the easiest way to play God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen released in?

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen was released in the 1940s. See more 1940s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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