The Friendly Beasts

by Traditional Carol
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Lyrics

(F)Je sus our broth er, (C7)kind and (F)good Was hum bly (Bb)born in a (C7)sta ble (F)rude, And the friend (Bb)ly beasts (F)a (C7)round Him (F)stood,

Je sus our broth (Dm)er, (Gm)kind (C7)and (F)good.

(F)Je sus our broth er, (C7)kind and (F)good Was hum bly (Bb)born in a (C7)sta ble (F)rude, And the friend (Bb)ly beasts (F)a (C7)round Him (F)stood,

Je sus our broth (Dm)er, (Gm)kind (C7)and (F)good.

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The Friendly Beasts — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "The Friendly Beasts" 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 Bb, 110 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 “The Friendly Beasts”

Can I play "The Friendly Beasts" 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 "The Friendly Beasts" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "The Friendly Beasts" by Traditional 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 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Friendly Beasts" 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 "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 Carol. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Traditional Carol can I play here?
Try "A Jolly Merry Christmas", "A Jolly Merry Christmas", "Angels We Have Heard On High". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "The Friendly Beasts"?
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. "The Friendly Beasts" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "The Friendly Beasts"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Friendly Beasts" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.