Is "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing/ The Music Of Christmas" 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/ The Music Of Christmas"?

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.

How many chords does "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing/ The Music Of Christmas" use?

Just 18 chords: A, Am, Am7, Asus2, B, B7, C, C#m, +10 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Steven Curtis Chapman songs work for kids?

Try "MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION", "HOW DO I LOVE HER", "I'M GONNA BE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Hark! The Herald Angels Sing/ The Music Of Christmas

· by Steven Curtis Chapman

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Lyrics

Hark!

the her ald (G5)an gels sing (C)glo ry (G5)to the (G)new (D)born (G)King!

(G5)Peace on earth and (G5)mer cy mild, (Am7)God and (Am7)sin ners (D)rec on ciled!

(G5)Joy ful, (G5)all ye (C)na tions, (G5)rise, join the (G5)tri umph (C)of the (G)skies; (C)with the gel (G)ic (Am)host (E)pro (Am)claim: (D)Christ is (G)born in (C)Beth (D)le (G)hem!

(C)Hark!

the her (G)ald (Am)an (E)gels (Am)sing (D)glo ry (G)to the (Csus2)new

(Am)born

(E)King!

There’s a (E)man dy

who (A)stands in the cold wind to (E)night

and he (F#m7)greets ev ’ry (E)one pass in’ (A)by

with a smile and a (E)ring in’ bell.

And the (A)song es, that he’s play in’

is his (E)own way of say in’ (F#m7)love is here.

It’s the mu sic of (E)Christ mas.

And there’s a (E)la dy

who (A)sits all a lone with her (E)thoughts

and the (F#m7)mem ’ries of (E)all that she’s (A)lost

when a she hears a (E)sound at her

And the (A)song es, comes to find her

as a (E)gen tle re mind er (F#m7)love is here.

It’s the mu sic of (E)Christ mas.

And there’s a

So (E)lis ten, lis ten with your heart

and you will hear a (G#m7)song in the (A)laugh ter (A)of a (E)child.

Oh, won’t you (E)lis ten for the sound of hope.

You will hear the (G#m7)mu

sic of (A)Christ mas,

for the (G#m7)mu

sic of (A)Christ (B)mas is love.

Oh, it’s (Asus2)love.

So, light a (A)Christ (B)mas is love.

Long a (E)go,

a (A)ba by was born in the (E)night.

And as He (F#m7)let out His (E)ver y first (Asus2)cry,

the sound was bring ing (E)hope a live.

Stars were (A)shin in’, an gels sing in’,

all (E)heav’n and earth was ring in’, love is here.

This is the mu sic of (A)Christ mas.

So (E)lis ten, lis ten with your heart

and you will hear a (G#m7)song in the (A)laugh ter (A)of a (E)child.

Oh, come on and (E)lis ten for the sound of hope.

You will hear the (G#m7)mu

(A)sic,

(G#m7)mu

(A)sic,

for the mu sic of (A)Christ (B)mas is (E)love.

(E)Lis ten,

lis ten with your heart.

You’ll hear the mu sic, (E)lis ten.

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing/ The Music Of Christmas by Steven Curtis Chapman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing/ The Music Of Christmas” by Steven Curtis Chapman 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 G at 132 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — 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 — 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/ The Music Of Christmas" 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/ The Music Of Christmas"?: 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.
How many chords does "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing/ The Music Of Christmas" use?: Just 18 chords: A, Am, Am7, Asus2, B, B7, C, C#m, +10 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Steven Curtis Chapman songs work for kids?: Try "MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION", "HOW DO I LOVE HER", "I'M GONNA BE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.