Sussex Carol

by Christmas Carol

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Lyrics

On Christ mas (C)night all (G)Chris be tians (D)sing, to (G)hear the (C)news the (G)an gels (D)bring.

On (G)Christ mas (C)night all (G)Chris be tians (D)sing, to (G)hear the (C)news the (G)an gels bring.

(D)News

(D)of great (D)joy, news of great (C)mirth,

(G)news

(C)of

(G)our

(C)mer ci (D)ful King’s (G)birth.

Then why should (C)men on (G)earth be so (D)sad, since (G)our Re (C)deem er (G)made us (D)glad?

Then (G)why should (C)men on (G)earth be so (D)sad, since (G)our Re (C)deem er (G)made us glad?

(D)When

(D)from our (D)sin He set us (C)free,

(G)all

(C)for

(G)to

(C)gain our (D)lib er (G)ty.

Then

Sussex Carol by Christmas Carol — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Sussex Carol” by Christmas Carol 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 G at 120 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 "Sussex Carol" 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 "Sussex Carol"?
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.