Lyrics
Frè re Jac ques, Frè re Jac ques, (D)dor (A7)mez (D)vouz, dor (A7)mez (D)vous?
Son nez (A7)les ma (D)ti nes, (D)son nez (A7)les ma (D)ti nes.
Ding, ding, dong, ding, ding, dong.
Are you sleep ing, are you sleep ing, (D)Broth (A7)er (D)John, Broth (A7)er (D)John?
Morn ing (A7)bells are (D)ring ing, (D)morn ing (A7)bells are (D)ring ing.
Ding, ding, dong, ding, ding, dong.
Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?) by Traditional
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 116 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?)”
- What key is "Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?)" in?
- "Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?)" by Traditional is in the key of D with a tempo of 116 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?)" 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 "Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?)" 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 "Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?)" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Traditional can I play here?
- Try "Bury Me Beneath the Willow", "DECK THE HALLS", "WE SHALL OVERCOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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