Taylor Swift - Silent Night Chords

Intro: G  Cadd9  G  Cadd9

 Cadd9 Dsus    G    Em7
Silent night, holy night

Cadd9   Dsus     G      Em7
All is calm and all is bright

Cadd9      Dsus    G         Em7
Round yon virgin mother and child

Cadd9 Dsus        G        Em7
Holy infant so tender and mild

 Cadd9     Dsus    Em7       Cadd9
Sleep in heavenly peace

            Dsus    G
Sleep in heavenly peace

Bridge: G  Cadd9  Em7  Cadd9

Cadd9  Dsus   G   Em7
Silent night, holy night

Cadd9      Dsus  G      Em7
Shepherds quake at the sight

Cadd9    Dsus         G     Em7
Glories stream from Heaven afar

 Cadd9    Dsus   G    Em7
Heavenly hosts sing halleluiah

 Cadd9      Dsus      G       Cadd9
Christ the savior is born

            Dsus      G
Christ our savior is born

Bridge: G  Cadd9  Em7  Cadd9

Cadd9   G      Dsus
Silent night, holy night

       Em7
Son of God

             Cadd9
Love's pure light

          G                  Dsus
Radiant beams from thy holy face

          Em7               Cadd9
With the dawn of redeeming grace



Cadd9  Dsus       Em7     Cadd9
Jesus Lord at thy birth

Cadd9  Dsus         G   
Jesus  Lord at thy birth


Cadd9   Em7   Cadd9

        G          Dsus        Em7   G  Dsus  Em7   Cadd9
Halleluia!  Halleluia!  Halleluia!



(sustain out the Cadd9 or no chord)
Christ the savior is born




How to play "Silent Night" on guitar by Taylor Swift:

Chords:
G: 320003
Cadd9: x32030
Em7: 022030
Dsus: xx0233

Structure:
Intro: G, Cadd9, G, Cadd9
Verse 1: Cadd9, Dsus, G, Em7
Bridge: G, Cadd9, Em7, Cadd9
Verse 2: Cadd9, Dsus, G, Em7
Verse 3: Cadd9, G, Dsus, Em7

Strumming Pattern:
Use a gentle down-down-up-up-down-up pattern for a smooth and calming feel.
Keep strumming light to capture the peaceful tone of the carol.

Breakdown:
Intro:
Begin with G to Cadd9 twice, establishing the melody.
Verse 1:
Cadd9 to Dsus to G to Em7.
Play softly to complement the lyrics' serene theme.
Bridge:
G to Cadd9 to Em7 back to Cadd9.
Maintain a delicate touch while transitioning between chords.
Verse 2:
Repeat the Cadd9, Dsus, G, Em7 progression.
Build gradually to emphasize the verse's joyful message.
Verse 3:
Start with Cadd9 to G to Dsus to Em7.
Finish by sustaining on Cadd9 to create a calm, reflective mood.

Common Mistakes:
Chord Switching: Practice moving smoothly between Dsus and Em7.
Strumming Timing: Maintain a consistent rhythm to suit the carol's traditional melody.

Song Facts:
"Silent Night" is a timeless Christmas carol that originated in Austria.
Taylor Swift's version retains the original's gentle and serene essence.