God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Do You see what I see? * With simple rhythms, this … Select the song image below for a printable PDF of God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen . 4. Learn Christmas score for Piano Solo by 19th … On his instrument, he is able to play the melody in three different octave. So he transposed them into minor keys and recorded both versions for comparison. D minor Chords: Steve demonstrates how to play the D minor, the Bb, the G7, the A7, the G minor, the F, and the C chord. * "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" is a beautiful Christmas Carol in natural minor. Authoritative information about the hymn text God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, with lyrics, MIDI files, printable scores, PDF files, audio recordings, piano resources, and products for worship planners. God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen (also known as God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen) is an English traditional Christmas carol. The traditional English melody is in the minor mode; the earliest printed edition of the melody appears to be in a parody, in the 1829 Facetiae of William Hone. While God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen conveys a mood of seriousness, it still expresses a bright, uplifting feeling, in spite of its minor mode. Blame it all on him! For history and facts (and lyrics without chords) check out lyrics to God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen. But Chase realised that they sound awesome in a minor key as well. Easy chord analysis to God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen … It was published by William B. Sandys in 1833, although the author is unknown. O COME O COME EMMANUEL. “Rest” meant to make or keep, and “merry” meant great or mighty, so this song was really sung as, “God make you mighty, gentlemen!” The minor, dark, and somber notes of the song fit the music of the 15th century church but the lyrics spoke of the joyous birth of Jesus Christ. Chords to God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen. Instrumental Solo in E Minor. * Consisting mainly of steps, this is a great song for practising modal transformation. About. Intro: Am – G – F – E. Am Dm Em Am O come, O come, Em-man-u-el 3. Melody in E minor God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen, also known as God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, and God Rest You Merry People All, is an English traditional Christmas carol. It was published by William B. Sandys in 1833, although the author is unknown. And those that aren’t are generally so old they pre-date the modern system of harmony (we’re looking at you, God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen). * This arrangement is for soprano and alto singers or instrumental duet! This arrangement was posted by Raoul Pascual to fit your iPhone. The melody is in Aeolian mode. SKU: MN0225568 Octaves in D minor: This time, Steve plays the melody in D minor, but in a higher octave, and again in a lower octave. Chords and lyrics. The melody is in the minor mode. Easy in Em. Download 19th Century English Carol God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen sheet music and printable PDF music notes. Chords to the Christmas carol God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen. Print and download God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen [easy] sheet music by Marie-Ève Mainguy arranged for Piano.