James Taylor "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" - Official James Taylor Guitar Tutorial

It's that time of year again...time for a little Comfort and Joy!
In this yearly favorite, James shows you how to play his version of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen."
Merry Christmas!
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LYRICS
GOD REST YE MERRY GENTLEMEN
God rest ye merry gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay
Remember Christ our Savior
Was born on Christmas Day
To save us all from Satan's pow'r
When we were gone astray
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
In Bethlehem, in Israel
This blessed Babe was born
And laid within a manger
Upon this blessed morn
The which His Mother Mary
Did nothing take in scorn
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Fear not then, said the Angel
Let nothing you affright
This day is born a Savior
Of a pure Virgin bright
To free all those who trust in Him
From Satan's pow'r and might
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
God rest ye merry gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay
Remember Christ our Savior
Was born on Christmas Day
To save us all from Satan's pow'r
When we were gone astray
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
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[@diegojon8267]

JT has long been a national treasure. Merry Christmas James.

[@mg-cs3ui]

You have been the constant soundtrack of my life for at least thirty years and I only regret not having met you sooner...

[@jamestaylor]

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, from everyone at The Barn! This video of James playing a Christmas classic includes a special slow motion section for all interested guitarists. #GuitarLessons

[@RichardMalone]

Thanks James Taylor and a Merry Christmas to you.

[@DavidMarnoch]

Hope yours is merry and bright!

[@inhimincaify]

Merry Christmas, old friend...

[@alandoyle8307]

My favorite guitarist, Pat Metheny, is even a JT fan...he wrote the song, James as a tribute.

[@ReggiHunter]

Thanks for sharing Alan Doyle

[@marianthompson8813]

Thank you James… always my favorite ever musician

[@mskuehn528]

Enchanting & speaks to my soul. Thank'you for sharing. Best to you & may there be comfort all over the world.

[@jamestaylor]

It's that time of year again...time for a little Comfort and Joy! In this yearly favorite, James shows you how to play his version of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen." Merry #Christmas! #GuitarLessons

[@SharleneSampson]

So beautiful, and so very comforting. We thank you, and merry christmas to you too. James Taylor.

[@robertbrittenham5475]

Such beautiful and gentle Christmas wish. Thank you, and a very Merry Christmas to the Taylor family!

[@jherbsty5482]

Merry Christmas, James, and to all of your family and loved ones, too. You're a good man and an early influence on my own very meager career. Be well.

[@bluebutterflywellness2273]

❤ 2U & FAM this Holiday Season!

[@lakelinda]

Thank you James - thank you for your beauty, extraordinary talent and the gifts of your music over the last 40 years of my life. Your songs have inspired my life as a soundtrack to my spirit. Please know how deeply you are loved and appreciated! From the bottom of my heart and the height of my soul - All Love Always! Linda

[@janenejones2036]

❤❤❤❤!

[@BeTheLight624]

Thank you James for sharing your musical gifts in this beautiful rendition of Comfort and Joy. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas. Thank you for your musical talent that has blessed my life since you were first introduced. I met you once at Blossom Music Center. Enjoy the holidays with your family and loved ones.

[@Freyja_M4106]

Merry Jól, or Happy Christmas if you're Christian. Thank You James, nothing but Love Respect an Care for you dear. Your musik has gotten mí through soo maní tough times, I might not bí here without it. Thank You :)

[@elizabethhickey12]

Thank you so much James.

[@Hypodeacon]

Awesome !

[@chaos1588]

Fabulous.

[@chrisgabriel4310]

Great camera angles. I like it that he plays the song first how it’s supposed to sound, then slows it down showing both hands.

[@antoniocarlosgasparetti2014]

God Bless you for it, Mr. James!

[@ShannonGerton]

Thank you, sir. The best to you and yours.

[@mcrabtreedavison]

Thank you, you give back so much!

[@deborahsmith1639]

Thank you so much for sending this beautiful recording. Merry Christmas to you and your family!!❤

[@Babzie9533]

Beautiful! Wishing you and your family a wondrous Christmas!

[@GNeis7345]

Merry Christmas to you Mr. James Taylor and Family !

[@elanceiro]

Merry Christmas to you too!!!!!!

[@Rosamaria-cf3qb]

James, Merry Christmas to you and yours too. Just beautiful. Come to Bethel Woods and Holmdel in 2024. Rosa (Baby Boom Baby)

[@barbaranatoli9347]

Mr James Taylor is à man who lives his .usic and shares his life with us through it Thank You!!!

[@ermagerd101]

Merry Christmas James & family. The very best to you all!

[@MauriziodeMatteis]

thank you very much... have a peaceful time.

[@joelvanamacedosilva3563]

BEAUTIFUL! BRAVO!

[@jeanluchannois1982]

joyeux NOEL, James, cela fait maintenant 43 ans que tu es présent dans ma vie par tes chansons, reviens faire un détour en France. Un grand Merci!!!

[@bekindunlimited]

Thanks James Merry Christmas to you ....

[@RobertSmith-pu4zc]

Merry Christmas James to you and your family

[@1viva]

Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and you family! Best of health! :-)

[@LightTouchWoodstock]

Thank you again James. :-)

[@marykay1356]

Thank you JT!! So gracious of you to share your style!

[@debmart59]

Thank you James , Merry Xmas

[@ThunderingIndians]

I could listen to this man Play all day. I love James Taylor. Merry Christmas

[@stephenjohnson1579]

God bless and rest ye, James Taylor.

[@nnm3935]

Beautiful ❤️ Merry Christmas James to you and your family!

[@angelalasiewickipalmreuter7294]

I can't wait to play this for my grandchildren. Thank you, Mr. Taylor, and merry Christmas!

[@eagleonthemoon]

A beautiful and warm Christmas for all of us. Thanks James!

[@aprilmorgan0023]

Thank you

[@j.r.vincenti5927]

Oh and have a merry christmas and HAPPY new year!

[@marjfairfield1293]

Thank you and the same back at you and your family. I can hardly wait to share with my family and friends. It is beautiful!🎅

[@lanajack9205]

"Comfort and joy." Merry Christmas and blessings to Mister James Taylor.

[@7turns]

Thanks JT - Merry Christmas.

[@eduardogimenez1505]

Señor Taylor, thanks for the feelings coming out of your fingers. Peace for the Christmas!! Hope you could come back to Bilbao again.

[@doubleotwentyone]

Merry Christmas James!

[@dannyvia4233]

Fantastic instrumental. Let's also consider the words to Comfort and Joy, Remember Christ our Savior was born on Christmas Day! Thank God for the gift of His Son!

[@myshanghainoodles]

It was such a joy to see you (again) in Birmingham, UK, this year. Have yourself a very merry little Christmas and thank you for all the music!

[@pbrooks272]

A beautiful piece, played beautifully by a master. Thank you James.

[@JD-xf2xt]

Merry Christmas, JT!

[@Roslowich89c9040]

How cool is this? A = VERY! Thank You James and barn mates!

[@j.r.vincenti5927]

Thank you. I saw your concert at mohegan sun with my husband. you were breathtaking. My 10 yr old daughter has wanted to play guitar for a long time but we just couldn't work it out. i found your site with lessons and I will pass it to my daughter Angelina. again thank you from the bottom of my heart. you are truly blessed - Sincerely, M.V.

[@rbplaysa99olson]

Thank you for saying merry Christmas, and not happy holidays! Good for you... and awesome playing by the way (as usual)

[@BrentwoodBoy53]

James, I had the pleasure of meeting you in Baltimore a few springs ago. Your music and guitar playing are timeless gift to us all, thanks for sharing them!

[@singer4hyr]

Merry Christmas James

[@kathleenhaak5492]

Thank you James it's lovely and does bring comfort n Joy ! love the slowing down to learn chord progressions!❤

[@buckkeeler9807]

What a fantastic Christmas present! Thank you and Merry Christmas!

[@bekindunlimited]

merry Christmas

[@anitadavideduo]

BUON NATALE!!! Silent Night (Stille Nacht) - Christmas song on Guitar

[@JD_Spencer]

wow...one of my favs....I'll be learning this over the next couple of weeks to play for my family at christmas. thanks for sharing the wealth. It's an inspiration for all of us musicians for what we should do with our lives and our music.

[@marionlevine7636]

Always a pleasure to listen to your beautiful voice and amazing guitar playing. You have been my favorite musician for years and I can only hope you continue bringing all of us many more years of enjoyment. Merry Christmas!

[@ValerioMansueti]

I have learnt this beautiful tune watching this video .at the end...I prefer play an A major as last chord..(and not A minor).thanks!

[@barbheizman6680]

Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad,and joyeux noël

[@thetoddnetwork]

What a wonderful treat! I really enjoy the camera angle especially and the slow frame. My 15yr old is learning guitar now and he'll be delighted to see this, James. Best wishes for you and your family this Christmas.

[@andreaglovanovitch3643]

Thank you for sharing

[@paskatefan]

Just lovely! Thanks, JT!

[@royhaleejr3010]

wonderful :)

[@marykay1356]

Thank you JT! so gracious of you to share your style! :)

[@rosamaria435]

Merry Christmas to you and ALL your loved-ones!! One of my favorite Christmas-hymns and thanks VERY much for posting it.

[@gwenneighbors]

Thank you for the Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays message. What a wonderful way to share with the fans and learning guitarists.

[@janewelch5264]

So good to see you playing us a Christmas song, greetings from the UK.

[@PerthTowne]

That was beautiful! Always one of my favorite carols. Thank you James, and Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@Jackety102]

Just lovely James - Thank you!!!

[@billnaylorvideo]

Merry Christmas to you, James. A big Thank You for all the wonderful music you create. True joy!

[@newfiecanadian]

Beautiful! Thank you so much, Mr. Taylor! God bless you and Merry Christmas!

[@tombooth9136]

You should do this for a living 😊

[@gitfixer]

Thank you James. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@csanmiguel5]

Muchas gracias James. Feliz Navidad para ti y toda tu familia. Saludos desde Madrid (Spain)

[@leeray6628]

Hey James, wishing you and your family good health, much love and laughter at Christmas.....make my New Year great by coming down under to Australia with your tour...pleeeeease regards Lee Ray

[@guitar1950]

Thanks James! What a great Christmas gift! I'll work on this one for sure. Long.......time fan of yours!

[@chrispeterson1018]

Beautifully Done. Bravo!

[@rwethealtman]

YOU.... are so cool James.... How neat it is to be invited into your studio to see you play. Here's to you and all the people who are relaxed into their "realness"

[@paulahoot]

Turning 60, getting a guitar, and taking your lessons in 2015 are some of my thoughts for 2015..Learning The Secret Of Life & Fire & Rain and maybe taking classes at The Old Town School of Folk Music with Ed Holstein, online with you and online with Liv..now that is a hatrick!! Merry Christmas to you and your family, JT and looking forward to seeing you 100 times in several continents -especially Europe!

[@auralharmony1]

Paula Hootman Good for you Paula...I'm 57 and never too late especially if you love what you are doing.

[@bonitaroach3045]

Thank You James!!! Saw you in Seattle ;last June, who knows where I'll see you next. My dream is to see you at Tanglewood some time Marry Christmas to you and your family too!!!

[@karenlewis6016]

Thank you James, this is awesome and I always share these with my friends and family. Blessings for the Holiday and the New Year!

[@kathielansdale9310]

My sis Trish has been a fan from ur beginning.. Thank you for all the music u have given to her.. a lifetime of songs we just never forget the words to..lol.. and she got me hooked too.. Merry Christmas to u and ur family..:-) :-)

[@LeilaMarinhoLage]

Feliz Natal pra você também, meu amiguinho.

[@91Kingscrib84]

Thanks JT. Needed a Christmas spirit boost. A renewed wish for a very Merry Christmas to you & your family, and a healthy, happy 2020 ahead.♡ (May it be free from the human pox on America.)

[@eagleonthemoon]

Hi James! See you again on 24 April in Padua (Italy). Merry Christmas from Venice!

[@MewsicMoves]

beautiful! now only if I could play like that!!! even slow motion is not enough for me to catch up! ha

[@DRRIFF666]

Merry Christmas to you and yours and that fab guitar that sounds soooooo good. W'eve got our tickets for Bournemouth. Hoozah!!

[@nightingaleofsorrow9349]

Mighty fine fingerpicking James! Would so enjoy you covering Dan Fogelbergs "Leader of the Band". I bet you could put a special twist on it. Thank you kindly for sharing...

[@bobwerber2984]

Damn that's sweet James. Really love picking up the guitar and working on your "lesson" videos. Thanks and Merry Xmas!

[@ismakoch]

2018 here :) merry christmas

[@ArkRed1]

The fake fingernails are a gas to use. I love 'em. Can't keep them on a long time or a fungus develops underneath them. Fine version James of an old classic. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good whatever.

[@russellharris5072]

Hi James,I'd like to see you do "You Can Close Your Eyes",a very special and personal song for me.I used to play it,but I now have essential tremor (bummer) however seeing your technique is still interesting to me..................................

[@stevecrawford4932]

If you look closely at the the video you'll notice that he has six fingers on his left hand - that's how he is able to play all the strings that he does.

[@martinsilvey9551]

Any chance there is tab for this? :D I love everything you have EVER done (like I do Chet), and I would pay a pretty penny for a book of tabbed Christmas songs by you.

[@Roslowich89c9040]

Where's the "LOVE" icon?

[@bouldernow]

Does anyone have tab for this version of the song or know where I can get it?

[@arataka57]

Hey, have you tried a nylon guitar? Just curious

[@susansanders93]

Have you checked out Pete Huttlinger's website? He shows tabulature that is easier to follow for armatures like me. It's hard for me to follow what your doing.