Here We Come A-wassailing

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Lyrics

(C)Here we (G)come a (C)was sail (G)ing a (C)mong the (G)leaves so (C)green;

(F)here we (C)come a (G)wan d’ring, so (Dm)fair have to be (G7)seen.

Love and (C)joy (F)come to (C)you, and to you your (F)was sail, (C)too; and God bless (A)you and (Dm)send (G7)you a (C)hap py New (F)Year, (C)and (G)God (C)send (A)you a (G7)hap py New (C)Year.

(C)We’re not (G)dai ly (C)beg sail (G)gars that (C)beg from (G)door to (C)door,

(F)but we’re (C)neigh bor (G)chil dren whom (Dm)you have seen be (G7)fore.

Love and (C)joy (F)come to (C)you, and to you your (F)was sail, (C)too; and God bless (A)you and (Dm)send (G7)you a (C)hap py New (F)Year, (C)and (G)God (C)send (A)you a (G7)hap py New (C)Year.

Here We Come A-wassailing by Traditional — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Here We Come A-wassailing” by Traditional 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 120 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 "Here We Come A-wassailing" 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 "Here We Come A-wassailing"?: 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 Traditional songs work for kids?: Try "Bury Me Beneath the Willow", "DECK THE HALLS", "WE SHALL OVERCOME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.