It Came Upon A Midnight Clear

· by Josh Groban

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Lyrics

Ooh.

It (G)came up on

a (G)mid night clear,

that (C)glo ri ous (C#dim)song of old,

from (G)an gels bend en ing (G)near the earth

to (C)touch their (Dsus)harps of gold.

Still (G)through

the clo

ven (G)skies they come,

with (C)peace ri ful (C#dim)wings un furled,

and (G)still

their heav en ly (G)mu sic floats

o’er (C)all

the (Dsus)wea ry world:

Still

Peace (Bsus)on

the earth,

good will to men,

from (D)Heav en’s all (A7)gra

cious King!

The (G)world

in (Cmaj7)sol emn

still ness lay

to (C)hear

the (Dsus)an gels sing.

(D7)Hear the an gels sing:

Peace

(Cmaj7)(Heav en ly an gels (G)sing, sing.

(Cmaj7)Heav en ly an gels (G)sing, sing,

sing.)

It Came Upon A Midnight Clear by Josh Groban — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear” by Josh Groban 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 75 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 "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear" 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 "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear"?: 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 Josh Groban songs work for kids?: Try "YOU RAISE ME UP", "FEBRUARY SONG", "HIGHER WINDOW". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.