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I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day

· by Steven Curtis Chapman

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I (D)heard the bells on Christ mas day, their (D)old fa mil iar car ols play.

And (D)wild and sweet the (Gmaj7)words (A)re (Bm7)peat (A)of peace on earth,

good will to men.

I thought how, as the day had come,

the (D)bel fries of all Chris ten dom

had (D)rolled a long

the (Gmaj7)un bro (A)ken (Bm7)song (A)of peace on earth, good (A7)will to men.

’Til ring ing, sing ing on its way,

the (D)world re volved from night to day.

A (D)voice, a chime,

a (Gmaj7)chant bro (A)sub (Bm7)lime (A)of peace on earth, good (A7)will to men.

’Til (A7sus)will to men.

And (Bm9)in de spair

I bowed my head:

“There (Bm13)is no peace on earth,” I said,

“for (Bm9)hate is strong,

and (Gmaj7)mocks (A)the (Bm7)song (A)of peace on earth,

good will to men.”

I heard the bells on Christ mas (C)day.

(Asus)Yeah,

yeah.

Then

pealed the bells more loud and deep: “God (D)is not dead, nor doth He sleep.

The (D)wrong shall fail, the (Gmaj7)right (A)pre (Bm7)vail, (A)with peace on earth, good (Asus)will to men.”

Peace on earth, good (Gmaj9)will to men.

Peace on earth good (Asus)will

(A)to

(D)men.

Good will to men.

(G)I heard the bells on Christ mas (D)day.

Good will to men.

(G)I heard the bells on Christ mas (D)day.

I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day by Steven Curtis Chapman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day” 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 D at 144 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 "I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day" 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 "I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day"?: 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 "I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day" use?: Just 16 chords: A, A7, Asus4, Bbmaj7, Bm, Bm7, Bm9, Bmin, +8 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.