O Little Town Of Bethlehem

by Steven Curtis Chapman

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O (E)lit tle (B)town

of Beth le (B)hem,

how (C#m)still

we (Bsus)see

thee (E)lie!

A (E)bove thy (B)deep

and dream less (B)sleep

the (C#m)si

lent (B)stars

go (E)by.

Yet (C#m)in thy (G#m)dark streets

shin

(G#)eth

the (C#m)ev (G#m)er (Amaj7)last (F#m)ing (G#7sus)Light.

The (E)hopes

(B)and fears

of (A)all

(B)the years

are (F#m7)met

in (Bsus)thee

to (E)night.

For (E)Christ is (B)born

of Mar le (B)y,

and (C#m)gath

ered (Bsus)all

a (E)bove.

While (E)mor tals (B)sleep,

the an gels (B)keep

their (C#m)watch

of (B)won

d’ring (E)love.

O (C#m)morn ing (G#m)stars to

geth

(G#)er

pro (C#m)claim (G#m)the (Amaj7)ho (F#m)ly (G#7sus)birth!

And (E)prais

(B)es sing

to (A)God

(B)the King,

and (F#m7)peace

to (Bsus)men

on (E)night.

For (C#m)earth.

Peace to men on

(B)earth.

O (C#m)el.

(E)Our (F#m9)Lord,

Em (Bsus)man

u (E)el.

O lit tle town

of (A)Beth le hem,

how (E)still…

lit tle town

of (A)Beth le hem,

how (E)still…

O Little Town Of Bethlehem by Steven Curtis Chapman β€” Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows β€œO Little Town Of Bethlehem” by Steven Curtis Chapman in our color-coded kid songbook view β€” 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 E at 72 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement β€” 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 β€” 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 "O Little Town Of Bethlehem" good for a child learning piano?
Yes β€” 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 "O Little Town Of Bethlehem"?
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 β€” 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 β€” tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "O Little Town Of Bethlehem" use?
Just 13 chords: A, Amaj7, B, Bsus4, C#m, E, Emaj9, F#m, +5 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.