What key is "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" in?

"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" by Charles Wesley is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.

Is "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" 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 "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" on piano?

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

What other songs by Charles Wesley can I play here?

Try "And Can It Be That I Should Gain", "Christ The Lord Is Risen Today", "Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(CN.C.)Hark!

The her ald an gels sing.

Glo ry to the new born King;

Peace on earth, and mer cy mild.

God and sin ners re con ciled!

(G)Joy ful all ye (D7)na (G)tions rise, (G)Join the tri umph (D7)of (G)the skies; (E7)With th’an gel ic (Am)host (E7)pro (Am)claim,

(D7)Christ is (G)born in Beth (D7)le (G)hem.

(E7)Hark!

The her ald (Am)an (E7)gels (Am)sing, (D7)Glo ry (G)to the new (D7)born (G)King.

(CN.C.)Christ, by high est heav’n a dored, Christ, the ev er last ing Lord; Late in time be hold Him come, Off spring of the vir gin’s womb.

(G)Veil’d in flesh the (D7)God (G)head see:

(G)Hail th’In car nate (D7)De (G)i ty,

(E7)Pleased as Man with (Am)man (E7)to (Am)dwell,

(D7)Je sus (G)our Em man (D7)u (G)el!

(E7)Hark!

The her ald (Am)an (E7)gels (Am)sing,

(D7)Glo ry (G)to the new (D7)born (G)King.

(G)new

(D7)born

(G)King.

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing by Charles Wesley

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”

What key is "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" in?: "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" by Charles Wesley is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.
Is "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" 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 "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Charles Wesley can I play here?: Try "And Can It Be That I Should Gain", "Christ The Lord Is Risen Today", "Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.