While You Were Sleeping

by Casting Crowns

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Oh lit tle (Csus)town of Beth le hem,

looks like an (Bb)oth er si lent night.

A bove your deep and dream less sleep, a gi ant star lights up the sky.

And while you’re ly ing in the dark,

there (Bb)shines an ev er last ing light,

for the King has left His throne,

and is (Bb)sleep ing in a man ger to night,

to night.

Oh Beth le hem, what you have missed while you were sleep ing, for (F)God be came a man and (C)stepped in to your world to day.

Oh Beth le hem, you (C)will go down in his to ry

as a (F)cit y with no room (C)for its King.

While you were sleep ing.

While you were sleep ing.

Oh lit tle (Csus)town of Je (C)ru sa lem, looks like an (Bb)oth er si lent night.

The (F)Fa ther gave His on ly Son; the (Dm)Way, the Truth, the Life had come.

But there (F)was no room for Him

in the (Dm)world He came to save.

U nit ed (Csus)States of A (C)mer i ca, looks like an (Bb)oth er si lent night,

as we’re sung to sleep by phi (C)los o phies that save the trees and kill the chil dren.

And while we’re ly ing in the dark,

there’s a (Bb)shout heard ’cross the east ern sky,

for the Bride groom has re turned

and has (Bb)car ried His bride a way in the night,

in the night.

A mer ri ca, what will we miss while we are sleep ing?

Will (F)Je sus come a gain and (C)leave us slum b’ring where we lay?

A mer i ca, will (C)we go down in his to ry

as a (F)na tion with no room (C)for its King?

Will we be sleep ing?

Will we be sleep ing?

U nit ed (Csus)States of A (C)mer i ca, looks like an (Bb)oth er si lent night.

While You Were Sleeping by Casting Crowns — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “While You Were Sleeping by Casting Crowns 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 76 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 "While You Were Sleeping" 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 "While You Were Sleeping"?
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.