Joseph's Lullaby

by MercyMe

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Lyrics

(C7)Go

to sleep,

my (F)son,

this (Am)man

ger for

Your (Bb)bed.

You (C)have

a long

for (C)road be fore You; (C7)rest

Your lit

tle (Fsus)head.

(Am)Can You feel the weight of Your (Asus)glo

(Am)ry?

is (Bb)Do You un der (C)stand the price?

Or does the (C)Fa

ther guard

Your (C)heart for now so (Bb)You

can (C7)sleep

to (Fsus)night?

(C7)Go

to sleep,

my (F)son,

this (Am)go

and chase

Your (Bb)dreams.

This (C)world

can wait

for (C)one more mo ment.

(C7)Go

and sleep

in (Fsus)peace.

(Am)I be lieve the glo ry of (Asus)Heav

(Am)en

is (Bb)ly ing in my (C)arms to night.

Or Lord, I (C)ask

that He,

for (C)just this mo ment, (Bb)sim

ply (C7)be

my (Fsus)night?

(Fsus)child.

(C7)Go

to sleep,

my (F)son.

(Dm)Ba

by, (Am)close

Your (Bb)eyes.

Soon

e (C)nough You’ll

save the (C)day, but for (Bb)now,

dear (C)child

of (Bbmaj7)mine,

oh my (Bb)Je

(Csus)sus,

sleep tight.

Joseph's Lullaby by MercyMe — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Joseph's Lullaby by MercyMe 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 74 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 "Joseph's Lullaby" 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 "Joseph's Lullaby"?
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 MercyMe songs work for kids?
Try "FLAWLESS", "GRACE GOT YOU", "GREATER". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.