Wexford Carol

by Traditional Irish Carol

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Lyrics

Good peo ple all, this Christ mas time, con sid er well and bear in mind, what our good God for us has done in send ing His be lov ed Son.

With Mar y ho ly we should pray to God with love this Christ mas Day.

In Beth le hem, up on that morn, there was a bless ed Mes si ah born.

The night be fore that hap py tide, the no ble Vir gin and her guide were long time seek ing up and down to find a lodg ing in the town.

But mark how all things came to pass, from ev ’ry door re pell’d, a las.

As long fore told, their re fuge all, was but a hum ed ble si ah born.

The ox ’s stall.

Wexford Carol by Traditional Irish Carol — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Wexford Carol by Traditional Irish 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 Bb at 100 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "Wexford 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 "Wexford 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.