The Little Road To Bethlehem

by Aled Jones
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As I walked down the road at (Bbm)set of (Ab)sun.

The (Db)lambs were com ing (Fm)home wards (Eb)one by (Db)one.

(Ab)I (Fm)heard a (Cm)sheep bell (Fm)soft ly (Ab)call ing (Bbm)them

(Eb7)a (Ab)long the (Eb)lit tle (Ab)road to (Eb)Beth le (Ab)hem.

Be (Ab)side an o pen door, as (Bbm7)I drew (Ab)nigh,

(Eb7)I (Fm)heard sweet (Eb)Ma ry (Fm)sing a (Eb7)lull a (Db)by.

(Ab)She (Fm)sang a (Cm)bout the (Fm)lambs at (Eb)close of (Db6)day

(Eb7)And (Ab)rocked her (Eb)ti ny (Ab)King a (Eb)mong the (Ab)hay.

A (Ab)cross the (Bbm9)air the (Ab)sil ver (Bbm)sheep bell (Ab)rang,

(Eb7)“The (Ab)lambs are (Db6)com ing (Ab)home,” sweet (Eb7)Ma ry (Ab)sang.

“Your (Fm)star of (Cm)gold, your (Fm)star of (Bbm)gold is (Cm)shin ing (Fm)in the (Bbsus2)sky.

So (Ab)sleep, my (Ab)lit tle (Ab)King, go (Eb7)lull a (Ab)by.”

As (Ab)I walked down the road at (Bbm)set of (Ab)sun.

The (Db)lambs were com ing (Fm)home wards, (Eb)one by (Db)one.

(Ab)I (Fm)heard a (Cm)sheep bell (Fm)soft ly (Eb)call ing (Db6)them

(Eb7)a (Ab)long the (Eb7)lit tle (Ab)road to (Eb)Beth le (Ab)hem.

The Little Road To Bethlehem — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "The Little Road To Bethlehem" by Aled Jones as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Db — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 48 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Db) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “The Little Road To Bethlehem”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "The Little Road To Bethlehem" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Db, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Little Road To Bethlehem" by Aled Jones in?
The backing track is in Db at 48 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "The Little Road To Bethlehem" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "The Little Road To Bethlehem"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Little Road To Bethlehem", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "The Little Road To Bethlehem" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "The Little Road To Bethlehem"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "The Little Road To Bethlehem"?
"The Little Road To Bethlehem" was originally performed by Aled Jones. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Aled Jones are available?
Other accompaniments by Aled Jones: "Did You Not Hear My Lady", "O Holy Night", "Walking In The Air Duet (theme from The Snowman)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Db, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "The Little Road To Bethlehem" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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