Do You Hear What I Hear

by Gloria Shayne

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Said the (Bb)night tle wind to the lit tle (C)lamb:

“Do you see what I see?

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

do you see what I see?

A (Am)star, a star, (Em)danc ing in the night, with a (F)tail as (G)big (F)as a (E)kite,

(Em)with a (F)tail (C)as (Dm7)big (G7)as a (C)kite.”

Said the (Bb)lit herd lamb to the shep herd (C)boy:

“Do you hear what I hear?

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

do you hear what I hear?

A (Am)song, a song, (Em)high a bove the tree, with a (F)voice as (G)big (F)as the (E)sea,

(Em)with a (F)voice (C)as (Dm7)big (G7)as the (C)sea.”

Said the (C)gold.”

Said the (F)king to the peo ple (Eb)ev ’ry (F)where:

“Lis ten to what I say!

Pray for peace, peo ple (Eb)ev ’ry (F)where.

Lis ten to what I say!

The (Dm)Child, the Child, (Am)sleep ing in the night, He will (Bb)bring us (C)good (Bb)ness and (A)light.

He will bring (F)us (Gm7)good (Am)ness (C7)and (F)light.”

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 112 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 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.
What other Gloria Shayne songs work for kids?
Try "Do You Hear What I Hear", "Do You Hear What I Hear", "Do You Hear What I Hear". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.