Sleep, Holy Babe

by Edward Caswall
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Lyrics

Sleep,

(F)Ho ly (C)Babe,

up (F)on Thy (G7)moth er’s (C)breast.

Great (E7)Lord of earth and sea and sky, How (D7)sweet it is to (G7)see Thee lie in (C)such a (C7)place of (F)rest,

(D#dim)in (C)such a (G7)place of (C)rest!

Sleep,

(F)Ho ly (C)Babe,

Thine (F)an gels (G7)watch a (C)round,

All (E7)bend ing low with fold ed wings Be (Am)fore th’in (D7)car nate King of (G)kings (G7)in (C)rev ’rent (C7)awe pro (F)found,

(D#dim)in (C)rev ’rent (G7)awe pro (C)found.

Sleep, Holy Babe — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Sleep, Holy Babe" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 90 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “Sleep, Holy Babe”

Can I play "Sleep, Holy Babe" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Sleep, Holy Babe" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Sleep, Holy Babe" by Edward Caswall played in?
Sleep, Holy Babe is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sleep, Holy Babe"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sleep, Holy Babe" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Sleep, Holy Babe"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sleep, Holy Babe"?
"Sleep, Holy Babe" was originally performed by Edward Caswall. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Can a complete beginner play "Sleep, Holy Babe"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Sleep, Holy Babe" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Sleep, Holy Babe"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Sleep, Holy Babe" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.