Good Christian Men, Rejoice

· by John Mason Neale

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Good Christian Men, Rejoice

John Mason Neale120 BPM

Lyrics

Good (F)Chris tian men, re (Am)joice with (F)heart and soul and (C)voice, (F)Give ye heed to what we say: (Bb)News!

(F)News!

(C7)Je sus Christ is (Dm)born to (F)day!

(C)Ox and ass be (Dm)fore Him bow, And (C)He is in the (Dm)man ger (F)now; (Bb)Christ is (C)born to (F)day, Christ is (C)born to (F)day!

Good Chris tian men, re joice with heart and soul and voice.

Now ye (Bb)hear of (C)end less (Dm)bliss; (Bb)Joy!

(F)Joy!

(C)Je sus Christ was (F)born for this.

He hath o pened (Dm)hea ven’s door, And (C)man is bless ed (Dm)ev er (F)more.

(Bb)Christ was (C)born for (F)this!

(F)Christ was (C)born for (F)this!

Good Christian Men, Rejoice by John Mason Neale — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Good Christian Men, Rejoice” by John Mason Neale 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 165 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 "Good Christian Men, Rejoice" 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 "Good Christian Men, Rejoice"?: 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 John Mason Neale songs work for kids?: Try "All Glory, Laud And Honor", "Good Christian Men, Rejoice", "O Come, O Come Immanuel". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.