Preview of the interactive piano roll for “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” by Johnny Mathis.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
The Sounds of Christmas (1963)
Johnny Mathis
Johnny Mathis is an American singer born in 1935 who grew up in San Francisco, where he was signed to Columbia Records as a teenager after being heard performing at a local club. He built his career on romantic pop ballads and easy-listening standards, drawing from jazz, Broadway, and Tin Pan Alley traditions. His warm, smooth tenor made him a consistent presence on the adult-contemporary charts from the late 1950s onward, and his holiday recordings became perennial favorites.
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Good to know
What key is "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" in?
"God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" by Johnny Mathis is in A minor.
What is the tempo of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"?
"God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" plays at around 100 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"?
The core progression is Dm, C, B♭, Am7, Asus4(b7), and A7, built around the A minor tonal center.
What instruments play on "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"?
The recording features full mixed choir, grand piano, string section, and subtle percussion.
Can I get a piano roll for "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"?
Yes. Songscription turns "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" by Johnny Mathis into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.
Is "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" piano tutorial easy to learn?
The piano roll shows every note of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 100 BPM in A minor, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.
What album is "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" on?
"God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" appears on The Sounds of Christmas (1963).
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