Is "A Place In The Choir" 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 Place In The Choir"?

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.

How many chords does "A Place In The Choir" use?

Just 5 chords: C, D, D7, F, G. Take it one section at a time.

What other Celtic Thunder songs work for kids?

Try "MY LAND", "HOME FROM THE SEA", "WORKING MAN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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A Place In The Choir

· by Celtic Thunder

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Lyrics

(CN.C.)All God’s crea tures got a place in the choir.

Some sing low and some sing high er; some sing out loud on a tel e phone wire; some just clap their hands, or paws, or an y thing they’ve got, now.

(G)All God’s crea tures got a place in the choir.

(D7)Some sing low and (G)some sing high er; some (C)sing out loud on a tel e phone (G)wire; some just (D7)clap their (G)hands, or paws, or an y thing they’ve got, now.

Lis ten to the top, where the lit tle bird the sings, dle and the (D7)mel ey o dies and the (G)high notes ring in’, and the (C)hoot owl cries o ver ev ’ry thing, and the black bird (D7)dis a (G)grees.

Sing in’ in the night time, sing in’ in the day, when the (D7)lit tle duck quacks and he’s (G)on his way, and the (C)ot ter has n’t got much to say, and the por cu pine (D7)talks t’ him (G)self.

(G)All God’s crea tures got a place in the choir.

(D7)Some sing low and (G)some sing high er; some (C)sing out loud on a tel e phone (G)wire; some just (D7)clap their (G)hands, or paws, or an y thing they’ve got, now.

Dogs ten and the cats, they the take up bird the sings, dle where the (D7)mel ey bee hums and the (G)crick et fid dles.

and The (C)don key brays and the po ny neighs.

The the old gray (D7)bad ger (G)grees.

(G)sighs.

Lis ten to the bass: it’s the one on the bot tom, where the (D)bull frog croaks and the (G)hip po pot a mus (C)moans and groans with a big to do, and the old cow (D)just goes, (G)“moo.”

All God’s crea tures got a place in the choir.

(D7)Some sing low and (G)some sing high er; some (C)sing out loud on a tel e phone (G)wire; some just (D7)clap their (G)hands, or paws, or an y thing they’ve got, now.

It’s a sim ple song, a lit tle song ev ’ry where, by the (D7)ox and the fox and the (G)griz zly bear, the (C)dop ey al li gat or and the hawk a bove, the sly old wea sel and the (D7)tur tle dove.

(G)All God’s crea tures got a place in the choir.

(D7)Some sing low and (G)some sing high er; some (C)sing out loud on a tel e phone (G)wire; some just (D7)clap their (G)hands, or paws, or an y thing they’ve got, now.

All God’s crea tures got a place in the choir.

(D7)Some sing low and (G)some sing high er; some (C)sing out loud on a tel e phone (G)wire; some just (D7)clap their (G)hands, or paws, or an y thing they’ve got, now.

All God’s crea tures got a place in the choir.

(D7)Some sing low and (G)some sing high er; some (C)sing out loud on a tel e phone (G)wire; some just (D7)clap their (G)hands, or paws, or an y thing they’ve got, now.

(D)some just clap their (G)hands, or paws, or an y thing they’ve got, now.

(G)All God’s crea tures got a place in the choir.

A Place In The Choir by Celtic Thunder — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “A Place In The Choir” by Celtic Thunder 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 184 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 Place In The Choir" 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 Place In The Choir"?: 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.
How many chords does "A Place In The Choir" use?: Just 5 chords: C, D, D7, F, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Celtic Thunder songs work for kids?: Try "MY LAND", "HOME FROM THE SEA", "WORKING MAN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.