Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?)

by Traditional
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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?) — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?)" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 116 BPM.

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

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About “Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?)”

Can I play "Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?)" without reading sheet music?
Yes — 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 "Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?)" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?)" by Traditional played in?
Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?) is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?)"?
The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?)" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?)"?
"Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?)" was originally performed by Traditional. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Traditional can I play here?
Try "Bury Me Beneath the Willow", "DECK THE HALLS", "WE SHALL OVERCOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?)"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?)" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?)"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?)" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.