The Birthday Of A King

by William H. Neidlinger
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In the (D)lit tle (Dbm6)vil lage of (Ab)Beth le (Abm6)hem there (Bbm7)lay a (Eb)Child one (Ab)day.

(Eb)And the (Bb7)sky was (Ab)bright with a (Bb7)ho ly (Eb)light o’er the place where (Ab6)Je (Bb7)sus (Eb7)lay.

Al le (Bbm7)lu ia, O how the (Ab)an gels sang!

Al le (Fm7)lu ia, (Bb7)how it (Eb7)rang!

And the (C7)sky was (Fm)bright (D)with a (Eb7)ho ly (Ab)light; (Bb9)’twas the (Ab)birth day (Eb7)of a (Ab)King!

’Twas a (D)hum ble (Dbm6)birth place, but (Ab)O how (Abm6)much God (Bbm7)gave to (Eb)us that (Ab)day!

(Eb)From the (Bb7)man ger (Ab)bed what a (Bb7)path has (Eb)led, what a per fect (Ab6)ho (Bb7)ly (Eb7)way.

Al le (Bbm7)lu ia, O how the (Ab)an gels sang!

Al le (Fm7)lu ia,

(Bb7)how it (Eb7)rang!

And the (C7)sky was (Fm)bright (D)with a (Eb7)ho ly (Ab)light; (Bb9)’twas the (Ab)birth day

(Eb7)of a (Ab)King!

’Twas a

The Birthday Of A King — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "The Birthday Of A King" by William H. Neidlinger 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 Db, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “The Birthday Of A King

Can I learn "The Birthday Of A King" 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 "The Birthday Of A King" with hands-separate practice in Db at 100 BPM.
What key is "The Birthday Of A King" by William H. Neidlinger played in?
The Birthday Of A King is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Birthday Of A King"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Birthday Of A King" 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 "The Birthday Of A King"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Birthday Of A King"?
"The Birthday Of A King" was originally performed by William H. Neidlinger. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Birthday Of A King"?
This arrangement uses 15 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abm6, Bb7, Bb9, Bbm7, C7, Db, +7 more.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The Birthday Of A King"?
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 "The Birthday Of A King" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "The Birthday Of A King"?
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. "The Birthday Of A King" is in the key of Db at 100 BPM.

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