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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Sleep, Holy Babe" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Sleep, Holy Babe"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Sleep, Holy Babe". Key of C, 90 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.