Do You Hear What I Hear

by Third Day
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Lyrics

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€” Piano Lead Sheet

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"Do You Hear What I Hear" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

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Where are the chord symbols for "Do You Hear What I Hear" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Do You Hear What I Hear" is in E.
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.
Does "Do You Hear What I Hear" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Do You Hear What I Hear" is in the key of E at 88 BPM.
What chords are in "Do You Hear What I Hear"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.