Do You Hear What I Hear

by Third Day

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Said the (C#m)night tle wind to the lit tle lamb,

(E)β€œDo you see what I see?

(C#m)Way up in the sky, lit tle lamb,

(E)do you see what I see?

A (A)star, a (E)star

(B)danc ing in the (C#m)night, with a (A)tail as (B)big as a (G#7)kite,

with a (A)tail as (B)big as a (E)kite.”

Said the (C#m)lit tle lamb to the shep herd boy,

(E)β€œDo you hear what I hear?

(C#m)Ring ing through the sky, shep herd boy,

(E)do you hear what I hear?

A (A)song, a (E)song

(B)high a bove the (C#m)trees, with a (A)voice as (B)big as the (G#7)sea,

with a (A)voice as (B)big as the (E)kite.”

Said the (C#m)sea.”

(B)Said the (E)shep herd boy to the might y king,

(E)β€œDo you know what (A)I (E)know?

In your pal ace warm, might y king,

(E)do you know what (A)I (E)know?

A (C#m)Child, a Child

(G#)shiv ers in the cold.

Let us (A)bring Him (B)sil ver and (G#)gold,

let us (A)bring Him (B)sil ver and (C#m)gold.”

Said the (C#m)king to the peo ple ev ’ry where,

(E)β€œLis ten to what I say:

(C#m)Pray for peace, peo ple ev ’ry where.

(E)Lis ten to what I say:

The (A)Child, the (E)Child

(B)sleep ing in the (C#m)night, He will (A)bring us (B)good ness and (G#)light,

He will (A)bring us (B)good ness and (G#)light,

He will (A)bring us (B)good ness and (E)light.”

Do You Hear What I Hear by Third Day β€” Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows β€œDo You Hear What I Hear” by Third Day in our color-coded kid songbook view β€” 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 E at 88 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement β€” 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 β€” 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 What I Hear" good for a child learning piano?
Yes β€” 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 What I Hear"?
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 β€” 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 β€” tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Do You Hear What I Hear" use?
Just 7 chords: A, B, C#m, E, Esus4, G#, G#7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Third Day songs work for kids?
Try "Born in Bethlehem", "God Of Wonders", "I NEED A MIRACLE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.