About “Mary's Boy Child”

Where are the chord symbols for "Mary's Boy Child" 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. "Mary's Boy Child" is in Eb.

What key is "Mary's Boy Child" by Jester Hairston played in?

Mary's Boy Child is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "Mary's Boy Child"?

The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "Mary's Boy Child" 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 "Mary's Boy Child"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "Mary's Boy Child"?

"Mary's Boy Child" was originally performed by Jester Hairston. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "Mary's Boy Child"?

This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am7, Bb, Bbsus4, Cm, Eb, F, F7, Gm.

Does "Mary's Boy Child" 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. "Mary's Boy Child" is in the key of Eb at 110 BPM.

What chords are in "Mary's Boy Child"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.