What key is "Do You Hear What I Hear" in?

"Do You Hear What I Hear" by Gloria Shayne is in the key of C with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Do You Hear What I Hear" 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 "Do You Hear What I Hear" 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 "Do You Hear What I Hear" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

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 available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Said the (Bb)night tle wind to the lit tle (C)lamb:

“Do you see what I see?

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

do you see what I see?

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

(Em)with a (F)tail (C)as (Dm7)big (G7)as a (C)kite.”

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

“Do you hear what I hear?

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

do you hear what I hear?

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

(Em)with a (F)voice (C)as (Dm7)big (G7)as the (C)sea.”

Said the (C)gold.”

Said the (F)king to the peo ple (Eb)ev ’ry (F)where:

“Lis ten to what I say!

Pray for peace, peo ple (Eb)ev ’ry (F)where.

Lis ten to what I say!

The (Dm)Child, the Child, (Am)sleep ing in the night, He will (Bb)bring us (C)good (Bb)ness and (A)light.

He will bring (F)us (Gm7)good (Am)ness (C7)and (F)light.”

Do You Hear What I Hear by Gloria Shayne

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Do You Hear What I Hear”

What key is "Do You Hear What I Hear" in?: "Do You Hear What I Hear" by Gloria Shayne is in the key of C with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Do You Hear What I Hear" 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 "Do You Hear What I Hear" 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 "Do You Hear What I Hear" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
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 available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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