Do You Hear What I Hear

by Gloria Shayne
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Said the (Bb)night tle wind to the lit tle (C)lamb,

β€œDo you (G)see what (F)I (G)see,

(C)’way up in the sky, (Bb)lit tle (C)lamb?

Do you (G)see what (F)I (G)see?

A (Am)star, a star, (Em)danc ing in the night, with a (F)tail as (G)big (F)as a (E)kite,

(Am)with a (F)tail (C)as (Dm)big (G)as a (C)kite.”

Said the (Bb)lit herd lamb to the shep herd (C)boy,

β€œDo you (G)hear what (F)I (G)hear,

(C)ring ing through the sky, (Bb)shep herd (C)boy?

Do you (G)hear what (F)I (G)hear?

A (Am)song, a song, (Em)high a bove the tree, with a (F)voice as (G)big (F)as the (E)sea,

(Am)with a (F)voice (C)as (Dm)big (G)as the (C)sea.”

Said the

Said the king to the peo ple (Bb)ev ’ry (C)where,

β€œLis ten (G)to what (F)I (G)say:

(C)Pray for peace, peo ple (Bb)ev ’ry (C)where!

Lis ten (G)to what (F)I (G)say:

The (Am)Child, the Child (Em)sleep ing in the night, He will (F)bring us (G)good (F)ness and (E)light,

He will (F)bring (C)us (Dm)good (G)ness (G7)and (C)light!

Do You Hear What I Hear β€” Simple Sheet Music

"Do You Hear What I Hear" in simplified sheet music format β€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 132 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About β€œDo You Hear What I Hear”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Do You Hear What I Hear"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music β€” same song, less visual density.
What key is "Do You Hear What I Hear" by Gloria Shayne played in?
Do You Hear What I Hear is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Do You Hear What I Hear"?
The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Do You Hear What I Hear" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Do You Hear What I Hear"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Do You Hear What I Hear"?
"Do You Hear What I Hear" was originally performed by Gloria Shayne. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Gloria Shayne can I play here?
Try "Do You Hear What I Hear", "Do You Hear What I Hear", "Do You Hear What I Hear". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords β€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Do You Hear What I Hear". Key of C, 132 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below β€” like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.