Lyrics
Now,
out of the night,
soft as the dawn,
in to
the light.
This
child,
in no cent child,
soft as a fawn,
this child is born.
One small heart,
one pair of eyes,
one work of art
here in my arms.
Here he lies,
trust ing and warm,
blessed in this morn,
a child
is born.
A Child Is Born by Thad Jones
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 70 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “A Child Is Born”
- What key is "A Child Is Born" in?
- "A Child Is Born" by Thad Jones is in the key of C with a tempo of 70 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "A Child Is Born" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "A Child Is Born" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "A Child Is Born" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.