Do They Know It's Christmas? (Feed The World)

by Bob Geldof

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It’s Christ mas time,

there’s no need to be a fraid.

At Christ mas time,

we let in light and we ban ish shade.

And in our world

of plen ty we can spread a smile of joy.

Throw your arms a round the world at Christ mas time.

But say a prayer

to pray for the oth er ones

at Christ mas time.

It’s hard, but when you’re hav ing fun,

there’s a world out side your win dow and it’s a world of dread and fear

where the on ly wa ter flow ing is the bit ter sting of tears.

And the Christ mas bells that ring there are the clang ing chimes of doom.

Well, to night thank God it’s them in stead of you.

And there won’t be snow in Af ri ca this Christ mas time.

The great est gift they’ll get this year is life.

Oh,

where noth ing ev er grows,

no rain or riv ers flow.

Do they know it’s Christ mas time at all?

Here’s to you, raise a glass for ev ’ry one; here’s to them un der neath that burn ing sun.

Do they know it’s Christ mas time at all?

Feed the world,

let them know it’s Christ mas time a gain.

the world,

let them know it’s Christ mas time a Christ mas time a gain.

Do They Know It's Christmas? (Feed The World) by Bob Geldof — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Do They Know It's Christmas? (Feed The World) by Bob Geldof 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 C at 110 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 "Do They Know It's Christmas? (Feed The World)" 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 "Do They Know It's Christmas? (Feed The World)"?
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.