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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.
Little Altar Boy — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Little Altar Boy" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 90 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 “Little Altar Boy”
- Why does "Little Altar Boy" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Little Altar Boy".
- What key is "Little Altar Boy" by Carpenters played in?
- Little Altar Boy is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Little Altar Boy"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Little Altar Boy" 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 "Little Altar Boy"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Little Altar Boy"?
- "Little Altar Boy" was originally performed by Carpenters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Little Altar Boy"?
- This arrangement uses 17 chords: A, A7, Amaj7, B, Bm, Bm7, C#, C#7, +9 more.
- What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?
- Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Little Altar Boy"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Little Altar Boy".
- Can I see all the notes in "Little Altar Boy"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 90 BPM.