All Through The Night

by Welsh Folksong

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Sleep, my (Bb)Child, (F)and (G7)peace at (C7)tend (F)Thee (Bb)all

(C7)through the (F)night;

Guard ian (Bb)an (F)gels (G7)God will (C7)send (F)Thee (Bb)all

(C7)through the (F)night.

(Gm)Soft the drow sy hours are creep ing, (C)hill and vale in slum ber (C7)sleep ing, (F)God His (Bb)lov (F)ing (G7)vig il (C7)keep (F)ing (Bb)all

(C7)through the (F)night.

While the (Bb)moon (F)her (G7)watch is (C7)keep (F)ing (Bb)all

(C7)through the (F)night;

While the (Bb)wea (F)ry (G7)world is (C7)sleep (F)ing (Bb)all

(C7)through the (F)night.

(Gm)Through your dreams you’re swift ly steal ing, (C)vi sions of de light re (C7)veal ing, (F)Christ mas (Bb)time (F)is (G7)so ap (C7)peal (F)ing (Bb)all

(C7)through the (F)night.

(F)night.

You, my (Bb)God, (F)a (G7)Babe of (C7)won (F)der, (C7)all

through the (F)night;

Dreams you (Bb)dream (F)can’t (G7)break from (C7)thun (F)der (C7)all

through the (F)night;

(C7)Chil dren’s dreams can not be bro ken; Life is but a love ly to ken.

(F)Christ mas should be (G7)soft ly (C7)spo (F)ken (C7)all

through the (F)night.

All Through The Night by Welsh Folksong — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “All Through The Night” by Welsh Folksong 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 Bb at 90 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 — 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 "All Through The Night" 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 "All Through The Night"?
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.