Is "What A Glorious Night" 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 "What A Glorious Night"?

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.

How many chords does "What A Glorious Night" use?

Just 7 chords: Am, Am7, C, F, Fsus2, G, Gsus4. Take it one section at a time.

What other Sidewalk Prophets songs work for kids?

Try "COME TO THE TABLE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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What A Glorious Night

· by Sidewalk Prophets

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Lyrics

(Fsus2)Ooh, ooh.

(G)Ooh, ooh.

(Fsus2)Ooh, ooh.

(G)Ooh, ooh.

(Fsus2)Ooh, ooh.

The shep herds (F)came to see the Ba by; stood by His (F)moth er’s side.

Here lay the (F)Sav ior in side a man ger.

(Am)Oh, what a (F)glo ri ous night!

I hear the (F)an gels (C)sing ing, “Al le (Am7)lu ia!

Let the (F)earth re (C)ceive her (G)King.”

I know that (F)love has (C)come;

sing it (Am7)out: (F)Je sus (C)Christ is (G)born!

(F)Je sus (C)Christ is (G)born!

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

The shep herds (F)won der; they could n’t hide it, told ev ’ry (F)one in sight.

All were a (F)mazed when they heard how God came (Am)down on the (F)glo ri ous night.

God came (Am)down on this (F)glo ri ous night.

I hear the (G)born!

Yeah, yeah.

(C)Glo ri ous!

Glo ri ous!

What a glo ri ous night.

(Fsus2)Glo ri (C)ous!

(Am7)Glo ri (C)ous!

What a (C)glo ri ous night.

I hear the (F)an gels (C)sing ing, “Al le (Am7)lu ia!

Let the (F)earth re (C)ceive her (G)King.”

I know that (F)love has (C)come;

sing it (Am7)out: (F)Je sus (C)Christ is (Gsus)born!

I hear the (F)an gels (C)sing ing, “Al le (Am7)lu ia!

Let the (F)earth re (C)ceive her (G)King.”

I know that (F)love has (C)come;

sing it (Am7)out: (F)Je sus (C)Christ is (Gsus)born!

I hear the (G)born!

(F)Je sus (C)Christ is born!

(Fsus2)Ooh, ooh.

(G)Ooh, ooh.

(Fsus2)Ooh, ooh.

(G)Ooh, ooh.

(Fsus2)Ooh, ooh.

All is (Fsus2)calm now, all is qui et; a (Am)star shin ing (Fsus2)in the sky.

Be low in (Fsus2)Beth le hem, the King is sleep ing.

(Am)Oh, what a (F)glo ri ous night!

What A Glorious Night by Sidewalk Prophets — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “What A Glorious Night” by Sidewalk Prophets 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 C at 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — 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 — 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 "What A Glorious Night" 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 "What A Glorious Night"?: 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.
How many chords does "What A Glorious Night" use?: Just 7 chords: Am, Am7, C, F, Fsus2, G, Gsus4. Take it one section at a time.
What other Sidewalk Prophets songs work for kids?: Try "COME TO THE TABLE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.