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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?) — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?)" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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?)”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?)" 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. "Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?)" is in D.
- 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.
- Does "Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?)" 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. "Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?)" is in the key of D at 116 BPM.
- What chords are in "Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?)"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.