About “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear”

What key is "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear" in?

"It Came Upon A Midnight Clear" by Carpenters is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear" 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.

What chords are used in "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear"?

This arrangement of "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear" uses 26 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Adim7, B7, Bb7, Bdim7, C, Cm, +18 more.

How long does it take to learn "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear" on piano?

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

What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?

Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.