Do You Hear What I Hear

by Gloria Shayne

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Lyrics

Said the night lit tle wind to the lit tle lamb,

Do you see what I see?

Way up in the sky, lit tle lamb,

Do you see what I see?

A star, a star

danc ing in the night, with a tail as big as a kite,

with a tail as big as a kite.

Said the night lit tle lamb to the shep herd boy,

Do you hear what I hear?

Ring ing through the sky, shep herd boy,

Do you hear what I hear?

A song, a song

high a bove the tree, with a voice as big as the sea,

with a tail as big as a kite.

Said the voice

as

big as

the sea.

Do You Hear What I Hear by Gloria Shayne — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Do You Hear What I Hear by Gloria Shayne 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 90 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is "Do You Hear What I Hear" 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 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 — 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.