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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Little Altar Boy" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 90 BPM.
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About “Little Altar Boy”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Little Altar Boy" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Little Altar Boy" is in A.
- 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.
- Does "Little Altar Boy" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Little Altar Boy" is in the key of A at 90 BPM.
- What chords are in "Little Altar Boy"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.