Bless The Beasts And Children

· by Carpenters

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Bless The Beasts And Children

Carpenters80 BPM

Lyrics

Bless the beasts and the chil dren,

for (G)in this world they have no voice,

they (Bb)have no choice.

Bless the beasts and the chil dren,

for the (G)world

can nev er be

the (Bb)world they see.

Light their (Ebmaj7)way

when the (Db)dark ness

sur (Fm)rounds (Eb)them.

Give them (Gb)love,

let it (Db)shine

all a (Eb)round

them.

Bless the beasts and the chil dren,

give them (G7)shel ter (Cm)from a storm.

(Bb)Keep them safe,

(C)keep them warm.

Bless The Beasts And Children by Carpenters — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Bless The Beasts And Children” by Carpenters 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 Eb at 80 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 "Bless The Beasts And Children" 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 "Bless The Beasts And Children"?: 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.
What other Carpenters songs work for kids?: Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.