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Let There Be Peace On Earth

By Thomas Gunther

October 30, 2023

Christmas Music, Solo Piano Arrangements

Solo piano arrangement of Let There Be Peace On Earth by Thomas Gunther


Here you can listen to and purchase the sheet music of my contemporary solo piano arrangement of Let There Be Peace On Earth.

Buy the beautifully written sheet music (chord symbols included) of this arrangement at SheetMusicDirect for a special discount ($7 instead of $12) for a limited time.

I arranged Let There Be Peace On Earth for intermediate level piano players. Although it is not particularly jazzy, it includes a touch of jazz harmony and jazz voicings. The reason why I did not want to make it too jazzy is because I think this beautiful melody shines most when combined with less colorful harmony and an almost classical accompaniment style. Having said that, I included chord symbols so that jazz pianists can do their thing if they so desire. 

Tip: I recommend to everyone who wants to play this arrangement to also study the lyrics (which I didn't include with the sheet music, because it is after all a solo piano arrangement). Knowing the words will undoubtedly help with interpreting the music more adequately from an emotional point of view. Of course most people that want to play the song probably already know the lyrics.

Let there be peace on earth
And let it begin with me
Let there be peace on earth
The peace that was meant to be

With earth as our mother
Family all are we
Let us all walk together
In perfect harmony

Let peace begin with me
Let this be the moment now
With every step I take
Let this be my solemn vow

To take each moment
And live each moment
In peace eternally

Let there be peace on earth
And let it begin with me!

Thomas Gunther

About the author

Born and raised in Germany, Thomas Gunther (in Germany known as Thommy Günther) is a versatile internationally active jazz pianist/keyboardist, music producer, and music educator.

Thomas holds a Master’s Degree in Teaching and Performing Jazz and Popular Music from the State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart/Germany.
After moving to Chicago, he soon becomes the principal pianist with the Chicago Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Stan Kenton's music arranger/composer William Russo. With this group he had the pleasure of performing with world renown guest artists such as Randy Brecker, Body DiFranco, Archie Sheep, Jon Faddis, Cassandra Wilson, Orbert Davis, etc.
Today he is an integrated part of the Chicago music scene performing with different groups as sideman and leader. He leads the Thomas Gunther Trio Plus, and toured Germany with the Thomas Gunther’s Taste Of Chicago Band. 
He has produced, arranged, and recorded lots of music as a leader and sideman. He also offers music arranging and orchestration services for groups of all sizes, including the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic. Thomas currently serves as an Adjunct Professor at Columbia College Chicago. Find out more about Thomas at https://www.ThomasGunther.com

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