A La Nanita Nana (Hear Lullabies And Sleep Now)

by Traditional Spanish Melody

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Hear lul la bies and sleep now, yes, (Gm)go to (Dm)sleep now, yes, (Gm)go to (Dm)sleep.

My sleep y Je sus, may God your slum ber (A7)keep, God your slum ber (Dm)keep.

(D)Hear how the foun tain (F#m)bab bles,

(G)splash ing its (D)wa ters.

Night in gales in the (F#m)woods call

(G)all sons and (D)daugh ters.

(Gm)Rest as the cra dle (Dm)calms you

(Gm)now with its (D)swing ing.

(Gm)Hear lul la bies and (Dm)sleep now,

(Gm)while I am (D)sing

ing.

(Dm)My lit tle bunch of ros es, with (Gm)face be (Dm)guil ing, with (Gm)face be (Dm)guil ing,

what are you dream ing now, that I see you (A7)smil ing, I see you (Dm)smil ing?

A La Nanita Nana (Hear Lullabies And Sleep Now) by Traditional Spanish Melody — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “A La Nanita Nana (Hear Lullabies And Sleep Now)” by Traditional Spanish Melody in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 84 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "A La Nanita Nana (Hear Lullabies And Sleep Now)" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "A La Nanita Nana (Hear Lullabies And Sleep Now)"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.