Silent Night Guitar Chords (Acoustic Version)

Silent Night Guitar Chords (Acoustic Version)

Capo: 3rd Fret Note: Pipe " | " = Chord separator to indicate a quick chord change

Intro: D

D7

G

D

Verse 1: G

Silent night! Holy night! D7

G

All is calm, all is bright, C

G

Round yon Virgin Mother and Child! C

Am7

D

Em

Holy Infant, so tender and mild, Am7

D

D#dim7

Em

C#m7b5

Sleep in heavenly peace! G

D

G

Sleep in heavenly peace! Verse 2: G

G7b13

Silent night, holy night! D

D7

Em

Dm7

Shepherds first saw the light, C

Am7

D

Em

Heard th’angelic Alleluia C

Am7

D

G7

Ring proclaiming from near and far Am7

D7

Em

C#m7b5

‘Jesus the Saviour is here, G

D

G

‘Jesus the Saviour is here, Verse 3: G

Silent night! G

Holy night! Am7

D

G

Son of God, love’s pure light C

Am7

D/F#

G

Radiant beams from Thy Holy Face C

Am7

Bm7

Esus4

|E

With the dawn of redeeming grace.. Am

Cm/A#

G

A7

Jesus, Lord, at Thy Birth! G

Fdim7

C

D

G

Je..sus, Lord, at Thy Birth!

Tips: If you’re not familiar with the chords, simply tap or click the chord names (A, F#m, D, etc.) above the lyrics to view the finger-position diagrams. For smartphone users, if the lyrics appear too long, switching to landscape mode is recommended for a more comfortable view.

Silent Night (John Freeman Young Translation): The Definitive English Carol

The beloved English version of "Silent Night" is primarily known through the definitive translation provided by John Freeman Young, an American Anglican Bishop, who translated the original German Stille Nacht in 1859. This text is the standard used in virtually all English-speaking recordings and churches globally.

The song remains a Traditional Christmas Carol or Sacred Music. Its enduring power lies in its beautifully simple melody (composed by Franz Xaver Gruber in 1818) and Young's translation, which perfectly captures the themes of peace, holiness, and the serene beauty of the Nativity scene.

This particular version—the one translated by Young—is celebrated for its gentle pacing and profound spiritual depth, making it a cornerstone of Christmas music history. It exemplifies the quiet, reflective spirituality of the holiday season.

This translation is essential listening for anyone seeking the original, peaceful, and universally recognized version of the carol.

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