Do You Hear The People Sing?

· by Claude-Michel Schonberg

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Do You Hear The People Sing?

Claude-Michel Schonberg117 BPM

Lyrics

Do you hear the peo ple sing, sing ing the (Bb)song of an gry (F)men?

It is the (Dm)mu sic of a (G)peo ple who will (C)not be slaves a gain!

When the (F)beat ing of your heart e choes the (Bb)beat ing of the (F)drums, there is a (Dm)life a bout to (Gm)start when to (C7)mor row (F)comes.

Will you (Am)join in our cru sade?

Who will be (Em)strong and stand with me?

Some Be (Dm)yond the bar ri cade is there a (Am)world you long to see?

Then (F)join in the fight that will (Dm)give you the right to be (G)free!

Do you (C)hear the peo ple sing, sing ing the (F)song of an gry (C)men?

It is the (Am)mu sic of a (D7)peo ple who will (G)not be slaves a gain!

When the (C)beat ing of your heart e choes the (F)beat ing of the (C)drums, there is a (Am)life a bout to (Dm)start when to (G7)mor row (C)comes!

Will you (Am)give all you can give so that our (Em)ban ner may ad vance?

Some will (Dm)fall and some will live.

Will you stand (Am)up and take your chance?

The (F)blood of the mar tyrs will (Dm)wa ter the mea dows of (G)France!

Do you (C)hear the peo ple sing, sing ing the (F)song of an gry (C)men?

It is the (Am)mu sic of a (D7)peo ple who will (G)not be slaves a gain!

When the (C)beat ing of your heart e choes the (F)beat ing of the (C)drums, there is a (Am)life a bout to (Dm)start when to (G7)mor row (C)comes!

Will you (Am)life a bout to (Dm)start when to (G7)mor row (C)comes!

Do You Hear The People Sing? by Claude-Michel Schonberg — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Do You Hear The People Sing?” by Claude-Michel Schonberg 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 150 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 You Hear The People Sing?" 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 You Hear The People Sing?"?: 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 Claude-Michel Schonberg songs work for kids?: Try "A Heart Full Of Love", "A Little Fall Of Rain", "At The End Of The Day". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.