Bethlehem's Treasure

by Bob Fitts

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Gifts of (D)praise,

songs of (A)love,

Lord, our (G)lives we share.

Cel e (D)brate,

heav ens a (A)bove,

we cry, (G)glad tid ings to (D)bear.

Fa ther’s gift of (G)love (A)come (D)down,

(D)sac ri fice be (G)yond

(D)all meas (A)ure, heav’n ly hosts pro (G)claim

(A)this (Bm)sound.

(A)Come and (G)see the in (F#m)fant (Em7)King,

(A)Beth le hem’s (A)treas (D)ure,

(G)oh.

Man y (D)kings

from a (A)far

seek the (G)shin

ing star.

On our (D)knees,

heav ens our (A)hearts

we cry, (G)“Lord of You are.” (D)bear.

Fa ther’s gift of (G)love

(A)come (D)down,

(D)sac ri fice be (G)yond

(D)all meas (A)ure, heav’n ly hosts pro (G)claim

(A)this (Bm)sound.

(A)Come and (G)see

the in (F#m)fant (Em7)King,

(A)Beth le hem’s (A)treas (D)ure,

(G)oh.

Man y

(A)Rich es un told,

(Em7)frank in cense and gold,

they (A)pale (D)be fore the (A)glo (D)ry we (G)be (A)hold.

Our (CN.C.)Fa ther’s gift of (G)love (A)come (D)down,

(D)sac ri fice be (G)yond (D)all meas (A)ure, heav’n ly hosts pro (G)claim (A)this (Bm)sound.

(A)Come and (G)see

the in (F#m)fant (Em7)King,

(A)Beth le hem’s (A)treas (D)ure.

(CN.C.)Fa ther’s gift of (G)love (A)come (D)down,

(D)sac ri fice be (G)yond (D)all meas (A)ure, heav’n ly hosts pro (G)claim (A)this (Bm)sound.

(A)Come and (G)see

the in (F#m)fant (Em7)King,

(A)Beth le hem’s (A)treas (D)ure.

(CN.C.)Fa ther’s gift of

(A)Come and (G)see

the in (F#m)fant (Em7)King,

(A)Beth le hem’s (A)treas (D)ure,

(A)Beth le hem’s (A)treas (D)ure,

(A)Beth le hem’s (A)treas (D)ure.

Bethlehem's Treasure by Bob Fitts — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Bethlehem's Treasure” by Bob Fitts 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 D at 100 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 "Bethlehem's Treasure" 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 "Bethlehem's Treasure"?
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 "Bethlehem's Treasure" use?
Just 10 chords: A, Asus4, Bm, C, D, Dsus2, Dsus4, Em7, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.