I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Loading song
Fetching song
1
β€”
Play in Kid Mode

Same song, other levels

Pick the arrangement that fits you

Other arrangements of I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day

Pick a learning view.

Lyrics

I heard the (Dm)bells on (G)Christ mas (C)Day their (Dm)old fa mil (Am)iar (E)car ols (Am)play, and (C7)wild and sweet the (D7)words re peat of (Bb)peace on (Gm)earth good (C7)will to men.

I (F)thought as (Dm)now this (G)day had (C)come, the (Dm)bel fries of (Am)all (E)Chris ten (Am)dom had (C7)rung so long th’un (D7)bro ken song of (Bb)peace on (Gm)earth good (C7)will to (F)men.

And in de (Dm)spair I (G)bowed my (C)head: β€œThere (Dm)is no peace (Am)on (E)earth,” I (Am)said, β€œfor (C7)hate is strong and (D7)mocks the song of (Bb)peace on (Gm)earth good (C7)will to men.” Then (F)pealed the (Dm)bells more (G)loud and (C)deep: β€œGod (Dm)is not dead, (Am)nor (E)doth He (Am)sleep; the (C7)wrong shall fail, the (D7)right pre vail, with (Bb)peace on (Gm)earth good (C7)will to (F)men.”

I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day β€” Piano Lead Sheet

"I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 90 BPM.

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

About β€œI Heard The Bells On Christmas Day”

Where are the chord symbols for "I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day" 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. "I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day" is in Bb.
What key is "I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow played in?
I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day"?
"I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day" was originally performed by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow can I play here?
Try "I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day", "I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day", "I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day" 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. "I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day" is in the key of Bb at 90 BPM.
What chords are in "I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

More songs you might like