The fingerstyle guitar tab (chord melody) for “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” is available for download as a PDF.
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
“It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” was written by Edmund Sears in 1849, set to the tune Carol by Richard Storrs Willis. This Unitarian pastor’s lyrics focused on social issues like the Mexican-American War rather than the nativity scene, urging a weary world toward peace.
As a holiday staple, the hymn has been reimagined by notable performers like Josh Groban, Ella Fitzgerald, and Norah Jones. Its somber historical context makes it a uniquely reflective entry in the traditional Christmas canon.
Video
In the video below, I perform the piece as transcribed.
Fingerstyle Guitar Tab
The guitar tablature below is a fingerstyle chord melody arrangement of the piece.
“It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” (2 pages) as a PDF
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