Ah
(Bb)ah
ah
(Ab)ah
ah
(Bb)ah
(Cm)ah
(Fm)ah.
A ray of hope
(Bb)flick sails ers the in sev en the sky,
a ti got ny star change
(Ab)lights whis per up (Eb)way in so up the high,
all a (Ab)cross the land,
(Bb)dawns crum ble, a brand seems tossed new for and (Gm7)morn, torn,
(Cm)this comes to pass
(Fm)when a child is born.
A si lent wish
(Bb)set sails tles the all sev en a seas,
the winds got the of change
(Ab)lights you’re on up (Eb)way in so up lid trees,
and the (Ab)walls of doubt
(Bb)dawns no one a brand seems tossed new for lorn, torn,
(Cm)this comes to pass
(Fm)when a child is born.
A ro sy hue
And all of this hap (Bb)pens be cause the world (Eb)is wait ing, (Ab)wait ing for one (Eb)child,
black, white, yel low,
no one knows
but a child that will grow up and turn tears (Ab)to laugh ter,
hate (Bb)to love, (Bb)war to peace and ev e ry one to ev e ry (Cm)one’s neigh bour and mi se ry and (Bb)suf fer ing will be words (Fm)to be for got (Bb)ten, for (Eb)ev er.
It’s all a dream,
(Bb)an il lu sion now,
it must come true,
(Ab)some time (Eb)soon some how,
all a (Ab)cross the land,
(Bb)dawns a brand new (Gm7)morn,
(Cm)this comes to pass
(Fm)when a child is born.
When A Child Is Born — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "When A Child Is Born" by Johnny Mathis in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key Ab, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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 “When A Child Is Born”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "When A Child Is Born" by Johnny Mathis in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 120 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 "When A Child Is Born" 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 "When A Child Is Born"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "When A Child Is Born", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "When A Child Is Born" 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 "When A Child Is Born"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "When A Child Is Born"?
- "When A Child Is Born" was originally performed by Johnny Mathis. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Johnny Mathis are available?
- Other accompaniments by Johnny Mathis: "Chances Are", "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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