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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Sleep, Holy Babe" by Edward Caswall in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Sleep, Holy Babe" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Sleep, Holy Babe" with hands-separate practice in C at 90 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Sleep, Holy Babe"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Sleep, Holy Babe" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Sleep, Holy Babe"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Sleep, Holy Babe" is in the key of C at 90 BPM.