Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

by Chris Tomlin

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(F)Hark!

The her ald an gels (C)sing,

(Dm7)“Glo ry to the (F)new (C)born (F)King!

Peace on earth, and mer cy (C)mild, (Am)God and (C)sin ners rec (G)on (C)ciled!” (F)Joy ful, all ye (Gm)na (F)tions rise,

(F)join the tri umph (Gm)of (F)the skies.

(Bb)With th’an gel (F)ic (Gm)host (D)pro (Gm)claim, (C)“Christ is (F)born in (Bb)Beth le (F)hem!” (Bb)Hark!

The her (F)ald (Gm)an (D)gels (Gm)sing, (C)“Glo ry (F)to the (Bb)new born (F)King!”

(Dm7)Christ, by high est (Gm7)heav’n a dored;

(Bbmaj7)Christ, the ev er (F)last (C)ing (Dm)Lord!

(F)Late in time, be (Gm7)hold Him come,

(C)off spring of the (C)Vir gin’s womb.

(F)Veiled in flesh the (Bb)God head (F)see;

(F)hail th’in car nate (Bb)De i (F)ty,

(Bb)pleased as man with (Gm)men to dwell,

(C)Je sus, (F)our Em (Bb)man u (F)el.

(Bb)Hark!

The her ald (Gm)an gels sing,

(C)“Glo ry (Dm7)to the (Bb)new (C)born (F)King!”

(G)Hail, the (Am7)heav’n born (C)Prince of Peace!

(G)Hail, the (Em7)Sun of (C)Right eous (G)ness!

Light and (Am7)life to (G)all (C)He (G)brings,

ris’n with (D)heal ing (Bm)in His (D)wings.

(G)Mild He (G)lays His (Am7)glo ry (G)by,

(G)born that (Csus2)man no (Am7)more may (G)die,

(C)born to raise (G)the (Am7)sons of earth,

(D)born to (G)give them (C)sec (D)ond (G)birth.

(C)Hark!

The her (G)ald (Am7)an gels sing,

(D)“Glo ry (G)to the (G)new (D7)born (G)King!”

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing by Chris Tomlin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing by Chris Tomlin 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 100 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 "Hark! The Herald Angels 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 "Hark! The Herald Angels 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 Chris Tomlin songs work for kids?
Try "Let God Arise", "Awesome Is The Lord Most High", "Indescribable". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.