A Spaceman Came Travelling

by Chris de Burgh

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A space man came (G)trav ’lling on his (Em)ship from a far,

’twas a (D)light years of time were since his (C)mis sion did start;

and (Em)o ver a (Bm)vil lage he (C)halt ed his craft;

and it (G)hung in the (D)sky like a (C)star,

just like a (D)star.

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He fol lowed a (G)light and came bling (Em)down to a shed,

where a (D)moth er and child were ly ing (C)there on a bed.

A (Em)bright sil ver (Bm)light shone a (C)round his they head

and he (G)had the face (D)of an an (C)gel,

and mu sic (D)filled round.

And (Em)air.

And (C)it went (Em)la, la, la, (Bm)la, la, la, (C)la, la, la, (Em)la,

(G)la, la, la, (D)la, la, la, (C)la,

(Em)la, la, la, (Bm)la, la, la, (C)la, la, la, (Em)la.

(G)Peace and good (D)will to all (C)men,

and love (D)for the (Em)child.

(Em)La, la, la, (Bm)la, la, la, (C)la, la, la, (Em)la,

(G)la, la, la, (D)la, la, la, (C)la,

(Em)la, la, la, (Bm)la, la, la, (C)la, la, la, (Em)la.

(G)Oh.

This (G)Peace and good (D)will to all (C)men,

and love (D)for the (Em)child.

A Spaceman Came Travelling by Chris de Burgh β€” Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows β€œA Spaceman Came Travelling” by Chris de Burgh in our color-coded kid songbook view β€” 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 E at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 β€” 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 Spaceman Came Travelling" good for a child learning piano?
Yes β€” 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 Spaceman Came Travelling"?
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 β€” 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 β€” 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 Spaceman Came Travelling" use?
Just 5 chords: Bm, C, D, Em, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Chris de Burgh songs work for kids?
Try "LADY IN RED", "A Spaceman Came Travelling", "Crusader". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.