Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
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Hark!

The her ald an gels (D7)sing, (G)“Glo ry (C)to the (G)new (D)born (G)king!” Peace on earth, and mer cy (A)mild, (D)God and sin ners re con ciled.

(G)Joy ful all ye (D)na (G)tions rise, (G)join the tri umph (D)of (G)the skies; (C)with th’an gel ic (Am)host (E)pro (Am)claim, (D)“Christ is (G)born in Beth (D)le (G)hem.” (C)Hark!

The her (E)ald (Am)an (E)gels (Am)sing, (D)“Glo ry (G)to the new (D)born (G)king!”

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" 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 G, 116 BPM.

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About “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”

Can I play "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" 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 "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy played in?
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"?
The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"?
"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" was originally performed by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Can a complete beginner play "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"?
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. "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.