Lyrics
(F)Je sus, our broth er, (C7)kind and (F)good,
Was hum
bly (Bb)born in a (F)sta ble rude, And the friend ly (Bb)beasts (F)a (Gm7)round Him (F)stood,
Je sus, our (F)broth er, (C7)kind and (F)good.
“I,”
said the don
key, (C7)shag gy and (F)brown,
“I car ried His (Bb)moth
er (F)up hill and down;
I car ried her (Bb)safe ly (F)to (Gm7)Beth le hem (F)town,”
“I,”
said the don
key, (C7)shag gy and (F)brown.
The Friendly Beasts — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "The Friendly Beasts" by Traditional English Carol 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 Bb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “The Friendly Beasts”
- What key is "The Friendly Beasts" by Traditional English Carol played in?
- The Friendly Beasts is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Friendly Beasts"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Friendly Beasts" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Friendly Beasts"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Friendly Beasts"?
- "The Friendly Beasts" was originally performed by Traditional English Carol. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Traditional English Carol can I play here?
- Try "THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS", "The Twelve Days Of Christmas". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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