Here are the chords for “O Holy Night” by Mariah Carey — in the key of E (E, A, B and G#m). It's an intermediate arrangement — a nice step up as you improve. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.
Chords:EABG#mD#C#mF#m
Chords for O Holy Night
Key: EBPM: 90Difficulty: Intermediate
E
3
90
EO holy night,
theAstars are brightlyEshining;
It is the night of the
Bdear Savior?sEbirth!
ELong lay the world in
Asin and errorEpining,
Till HeG#mappeared and the
D#soul felt itsG#mworth.
ABthrill of hope,
theEweary soul rejoices,
ForByonder breaks a
Enew and glorious morn.
C#mFall on yourG#mknees,
OF#mhear the angelC#mvoices!
OE..BnightE..Adivine,
OEnighBt when Christ wasEborn!
OBnight, OEAholyEnightB,
O night diEvine!
ELed by the light of
Afaith serenelyEbeaming,
With glowing hearts by His
Bcradle weEstand.
ESo led by light of a
Astar sweetlyEgleaming,
Here came theG#mwise men
fromD#OrientG#mland.
TheBKing of kings lay
Ethus in lowly manger,
InBall our trials
Eborn to be our friend!
C#mFall on yourG#mknees,
OF#mhear the angelC#mvoices!
OE..BnightE..Adivine,
OEnightBwhen Christ wasEborn!
OBnight, OEAholy
EnightB, O night diEvine!
ETruly He taught us to
Alove oneEanother;
His law is love and HisBGospel isEpeace
EChains shall He break
for theAslave is ourEbrother
And in HisG#mName all
D#oppression shallG#mcease.
SweetBhymns of joy in
Egrateful chorus raise we,
LetBall within us
Epraise His holy Name!
C#mFall on yourG#mknees,
OF#mhear the angelC#mvoices!
OEniBght diEviAne,
O nEightBwhen Christ wasEborn!
OBnight, OEAholy
EnightB, O night diEvine!
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About O Holy Night
Mariah Carey's “O Holy Night” is a popular track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 7 chords — E, A, B, G#m, D#, C#m and F#m — with the progression centred on E, A and B. It's a rewarding play once you're comfortable with open chords and basic transitions. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.
O Holy Night — FAQ
What key is “O Holy Night” in?
“O Holy Night” by Mariah Carey is in the key of E. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.
What chords do I need to play “O Holy Night”?
“O Holy Night” uses 7 chords: E, A, B, G#m, D#, C#m and F#m.
