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It (Abmaj7)came up on
the (Abmaj7)mid night clear, that (Fm)glo ri ous song of old,
from (Abmaj7)an gels (Ab6)bend ing near the earth
to (Fm)touch their (Ebsus)harps of (Abmaj7)gold:
“Peace (Gm7)on the earth, good (Fm)will to men,
from (Eb)heav en’s all (Bb)gra cious King!”
The (Abmaj7)world in (Ab6)sol emn still ness lay
to (Fm)hear the (Ebsus)an (Eb)gels (Abmaj7)sing.
Yet (Abmaj7)with the woes
of (Abmaj7)sin and strife the (Fm)world ri has suf fered long;
be (Abmaj7)neath the (Ab6)an gels’ strain have rolled
two (Fm)thou sand (Ebsus)years of (Abmaj7)wrong.
And (Gm7)man, at war with (Fm)man, hears not
the (Eb)love en’s song (Bb)which they bring.
O (Abmaj7)hush the (Ab6)noise, ye men of strife,
and (Fm)hear the (Ebsus)an (Eb)gels (Abmaj7)sing.
Yet (Fm)hear the (Ebsus)an (Eb)gels (Gb)sing!
(Ab)Hear the an gels (Gb)sing.
And (Csus)now, for (C7)glad and (Fm)gold en hours come (Eb)swift ly (Bb)on the (Eb)wing.
O (Abmaj7)rest be (Ab6)side the (Abmaj7)wea ry road
and (Fm)hear the (Ebsus)an
(Eb)gels
(Abmaj7)sing.
(Dbsus2)Hear the an gels (Abmaj7)sing.
Hear the (Dbsus2)an gels sing.
(Abmaj7)Hal
(Ab6)le
(Abmaj7)lu
(Ab6)jah!
(Fm7)Christ
the
(Ebsus)Sav ior is (Dbsus2)born!
(Abmaj7)Hal
(Ab6)le
(Abmaj7)lu
(Ab6)jah!
(Fm7)Christ
the
(Ebsus)Sav ior is (Dbsus2)born!
(Ebsus)Sav ior is (Dbsus2)born!
It Came Upon The Midnight Clear — Simple Sheet Music
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"It Came Upon The Midnight Clear" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Db, 130 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “It Came Upon The Midnight Clear”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "It Came Upon The Midnight Clear"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "It Came Upon The Midnight Clear" by Steven Curtis Chapman played in?
- It Came Upon The Midnight Clear is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "It Came Upon The Midnight Clear"?
- The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "It Came Upon The Midnight Clear" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "It Came Upon The Midnight Clear"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "It Came Upon The Midnight Clear"?
- "It Came Upon The Midnight Clear" was originally performed by Steven Curtis Chapman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "It Came Upon The Midnight Clear"?
- This arrangement uses 16 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abmaj7, Bb, C7, Csus4, Db, Dbsus2, +8 more.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "It Came Upon The Midnight Clear". Key of Db, 130 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.