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. I did not want to make it too jazzy 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 that everyone who wants to play this arrangement 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 who 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!

About the author

Thomas Gunther, also known as Thommy Günther in Germany, is a highly versatile jazz pianist, keyboardist, music producer, and educator with international recognition. He was born and raised in Germany, where he earned a Master’s Degree in Teaching and Performing Jazz and Popular Music from the State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart.

After relocating to Chicago, Thomas quickly became the principal pianist for the Chicago Jazz Ensemble, which is directed by the esteemed music arranger and composer William Russo. In this role, he had the opportunity to collaborate with renowned artists such as Randy Brecker, Body DiFranco, Archie Shepp, Jon Faddis, Cassandra Wilson, and Orbert Davis.

Currently, Thomas is an integral part of the Chicago music scene, performing with various groups both as a sideman and as a leader. He heads the Thomas Gunther Trio Plus and has toured Germany with the Thomas Gunther’s Taste Of Chicago Band. In addition to his performance career, he has produced, arranged, and recorded a substantial body of work, serving both in leadership roles and as a collaborator.

Thomas also provides music arranging and orchestration services for ensembles of all sizes, including contributions to the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic. As an educator, he shares his expertise as an Adjunct Professor at Columbia College Chicago. For more information about Thomas, visit https://www.ThomasGunther.com.