About “It Came Upon The Midnight Clear”

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

"It Came Upon The Midnight Clear" by Steven Curtis Chapman is in the key of Db with a tempo of 130 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

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

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

Can I play "It Came Upon The 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 The Midnight Clear"?

This arrangement of "It Came Upon The Midnight Clear" uses 16 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abmaj7, Bb, C7, Csus4, Db, Dbsus2, +8 more.

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

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Steven Curtis Chapman can I play here?

Try "MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION", "HOW DO I LOVE HER", "I'M GONNA BE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.