Do You Hear What I Hear

by Third Day
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Said the (C#m)night tle wind to the lit tle lamb,

(E)β€œDo you see what I see?

(C#m)Way up in the sky, lit tle lamb,

(E)do you see what I see?

A (A)star, a (E)star

(B)danc ing in the (C#m)night, with a (A)tail as (B)big as a (G#7)kite,

with a (A)tail as (B)big as a (E)kite.”

Said the (C#m)lit tle lamb to the shep herd boy,

(E)β€œDo you hear what I hear?

(C#m)Ring ing through the sky, shep herd boy,

(E)do you hear what I hear?

A (A)song, a (E)song

(B)high a bove the (C#m)trees, with a (A)voice as (B)big as the (G#7)sea,

with a (A)voice as (B)big as the (E)kite.”

Said the (C#m)sea.”

(B)Said the (E)shep herd boy to the might y king,

(E)β€œDo you know what (A)I (E)know?

In your pal ace warm, might y king,

(E)do you know what (A)I (E)know?

A (C#m)Child, a Child

(G#)shiv ers in the cold.

Let us (A)bring Him (B)sil ver and (G#)gold,

let us (A)bring Him (B)sil ver and (C#m)gold.”

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

(E)β€œLis ten to what I say:

(C#m)Pray for peace, peo ple ev ’ry where.

(E)Lis ten to what I say:

The (A)Child, the (E)Child

(B)sleep ing in the (C#m)night, He will (A)bring us (B)good ness and (G#)light,

He will (A)bring us (B)good ness and (G#)light,

He will (A)bring us (B)good ness and (E)light.”

Do You Hear What I Hear β€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Do You Hear What I Hear" on piano with easy notes β€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 88 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About β€œDo You Hear What I Hear”

Can I play "Do You Hear What I Hear" without reading sheet music?
Yes β€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Do You Hear What I Hear" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Do You Hear What I Hear" by Third Day played in?
Do You Hear What I Hear is arranged in the key of E 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 88 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?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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 Third Day. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Do You Hear What I Hear"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, B, C#m, E, Esus4, G#, G#7.
What other songs by Third Day can I play here?
Try "Born in Bethlehem", "God Of Wonders", "I NEED A MIRACLE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Do You Hear What I Hear"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard β€” no music reading needed. "Do You Hear What I Hear" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Do You Hear What I Hear"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Do You Hear What I Hear" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.