It Came Upon The Midnight Clear

· by Edmund Hamilton Sears

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Lyrics

It (F)came up on the (Bb)mid night (C)clear, that (F)glo rious (Bb)song of (F)old,

from (C)an gels (F)bend ing (C7)near the earth to (F)touch their harps (C)of (F)gold:

(Dm)“Peace (A)on the earth, good (Dm)will to men, from (G7)heaven’s all gra cious (C)King.”

The (F)world in (D)sol emn (Gm)still ness (C)lay to (F)hear the an (C)gels (F)sing.

Still

(F)through the clov en (Bb)skies they (C)come with (F)peace ful (Bb)wings un (F)furled,

and (C)still their (F)heaven ly (C7)mu sic floats o’er (F)all the wea (C)ry (F)world;

(Dm)a (A)bove its sad and (Dm)low ly plains they (G7)bend on hov ering (C)wing,

and (F)ev er (D)o’er its (Gm)Ba bel (C)sounds the (F)bless ed an (C)gels (F)sing.

It Came Upon The Midnight Clear by Edmund Hamilton Sears — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “It Came Upon The Midnight Clear” by Edmund Hamilton Sears 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 Bb at 100 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 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.
What other Edmund Hamilton Sears songs work for kids?: Try "It Came Upon The Midnight Clear", "It Came Upon The Midnight Clear", "It Came Upon The Midnight Clear". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.