The Friendly Beasts

by Traditional Carol
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(G)Je sus our broth er, (D7)kind gy and (G)good Was hum ried bly (C)born in a (D)sta hill ble (G)rude, And the friend ried ly (C)beasts er a (D)round le Him (G)stood,

Je sus our broth er, (D7)kind gy and (G)good,

(G)“I,” said the don key (D7)shag gy and (G)brown, “I car ried His (C)moth er a (D)up hill and (G)down; I the car ried His (C)moth er to (D)Beth le hem (G)town.”

“I,” said the don key, (D7)shag gy and (G)brown.

The Friendly Beasts — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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 G, 120 BPM.

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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 G 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 120 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 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 simplified for beginners.
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.