It Came Upon The Midnight Clear

by Edmund Hamilton Sears

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Lyrics

It came up on the mid night clear, that glo ri ous song of old,

from an gels bend ing near the earth to touch their harps of gold:

“Peace on the earth, good will to men, from heav en’s all glo ri ous King.”

The world in sol emn still ness lay, to hear the an gels sing.

For lo!

the days are hast ’ning on, by proph et seen of old,

when with the ev er cir cling years shall come the time fore told

when peace shall o ver all the earth its an cient splen dors fling,

and the whole world send back the song which now the an gels 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 60 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.