Learn "LITTLE ALTAR BOY" by Carpenters on Piano

Master "LITTLE ALTAR BOY" by Carpenters with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of A at 90 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 90 BPM.

Lyrics

Lit tle al tar boy, I won der could you (B)pray for me? Lit tle al tar boy, I'm gon for I have gone a to (Bm7)stray. What must I (C#m7)do to be (C#m7)ho ly like (F#m)you? Lit tle al tar (C#m)boy, oh, let me (C#)hear you (F#m)pray. Lit tle al tar boy, I won der could you (B)ask our Lord? Ask Him, al tar boy, to take my (C#m)sins a (Bm7)way. What must I (C#m)do to be (C#m)ho ly like (F#m)you? Lit tle al tar (C#m)boy, please let me (C#)hear you (F#m)pray. Lift up your (Amaj7)voice and sing a (Bm7)prayer (A)a bove. Help me re joice and fill that (Dmaj7)prayer (Amaj7)with love. Now I know my life has (Dmaj7)been all (C#+)wrong. Lift up your voice and help a (C#)sin ner be (F#m)strong. (F#m)pray. Lit tle al tar (C#m)boy, please let me (C#)hear you (F#m)pray.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
A
Tempo
90 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Little Altar Boy" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.