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It Came Upon The Midnight Clear

· by Steven Curtis Chapman

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Lyrics

It (Abmaj7)came up on

the (Abmaj7)mid night clear, that (Fm)glo ri ous song of old,

from (Abmaj7)an gels (Ab6)bend ing near the earth

to (Fm)touch their (Ebsus)harps of (Abmaj7)gold:

“Peace (Gm7)on the earth, good (Fm)will to men,

from (Eb)heav en’s all (Bb)gra cious King!”

The (Abmaj7)world in (Ab6)sol emn still ness lay

to (Fm)hear the (Ebsus)an (Eb)gels (Abmaj7)sing.

Yet (Abmaj7)with the woes

of (Abmaj7)sin and strife the (Fm)world ri has suf fered long;

be (Abmaj7)neath the (Ab6)an gels’ strain have rolled

two (Fm)thou sand (Ebsus)years of (Abmaj7)wrong.

And (Gm7)man, at war with (Fm)man, hears not

the (Eb)love en’s song (Bb)which they bring.

O (Abmaj7)hush the (Ab6)noise, ye men of strife,

and (Fm)hear the (Ebsus)an (Eb)gels (Abmaj7)sing.

Yet (Fm)hear the (Ebsus)an (Eb)gels (Gb)sing!

(Ab)Hear the an gels (Gb)sing.

And (Csus)now, for (C7)glad and (Fm)gold en hours come (Eb)swift ly (Bb)on the (Eb)wing.

O (Abmaj7)rest be (Ab6)side the (Abmaj7)wea ry road

and (Fm)hear the (Ebsus)an

(Eb)gels

(Abmaj7)sing.

(Dbsus2)Hear the an gels (Abmaj7)sing.

Hear the (Dbsus2)an gels sing.

(Abmaj7)Hal

(Ab6)le

(Abmaj7)lu

(Ab6)jah!

(Fm7)Christ

the

(Ebsus)Sav ior is (Dbsus2)born!

(Abmaj7)Hal

(Ab6)le

(Abmaj7)lu

(Ab6)jah!

(Fm7)Christ

the

(Ebsus)Sav ior is (Dbsus2)born!

(Ebsus)Sav ior is (Dbsus2)born!

It Came Upon The Midnight Clear by Steven Curtis Chapman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “It Came Upon The Midnight Clear” 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 Db at 130 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 "It Came Upon The 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 The 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.
How many chords does "It Came Upon The Midnight Clear" use?: Just 16 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abmaj7, Bb, C7, Csus4, Db, Dbsus2, +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.