The snow lay on the ground, the (G)stars shone (D)bright
When (D7)Christ, our Lord, was born on (G)Christ (D7)mas (G)night.
Ve ni te a do re mus, (G)Do mi (D)num;
Ve (D7)ni te a do re mus, (G)Do (D7)mi (G)num.
Ve ni te a do re mus, (Am)Do (E)mi (Am)num,
Ve (D7)ni te a do re mus, (G)Do (D7)mi (G)num.
’Twas snow lay on the ground, the (G)stars shone (D)bright
When (D7)Christ, our Lord, was born on (G)Christ (D7)mas (G)night.
Ve ni te a do re mus, (G)Do mi (D)num;
Ve (D7)ni te a do re mus, (G)Do (D7)mi (G)num.
Ve ni te a do re mus, (Am)Do (E)mi (Am)num,
Ve (D7)ni te a do re mus, (G)Do (D7)mi (G)num.
Saint (G)num.
The Snow Lay On The Ground by Traditional Carol
Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 113 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “The Snow Lay On The Ground”
- What key is "The Snow Lay On The Ground" in?
- "The Snow Lay On The Ground" by Traditional Carol is in the key of G with a tempo of 113 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "The Snow Lay On The Ground" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "The Snow Lay On The Ground" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "The Snow Lay On The Ground" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- 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 available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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