When A Child Is Born

by Fred Jay
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Lyrics

Ah,

(G7)ah,

Ah,

(F)ah.

Ah,

ah.

(Am)Ah,

(Dm)ah,

A ray of (C)hope

(G7)flick ers in the (C)sky.

A ti ny star

(F)lights up (C)way up (G)high.

All a (G)cross the land dawns a brand new (Em7)morn.

(Am)This comes to pass

(Dm)when a (G7)Child is (C)born.

A si lent (C)wish

(G7)sails the sev en (C)seas.

The winds of change

(F)whis per (C)in the (G)trees.

And the (G)walls of doubt crum ble, tossed and (Em7)torn.

(Am)This comes to pass

(Dm)when a (G7)Child is (C)born.

A ros y (C)born.

It’s all a (C)dream

(G7)and il lu sion (C)now.

It must come true

(F)some time (C)soon, some (G)how.

All a (G)cross the land dawns a brand new (Em)morn.

(Am)This comes to (G)pass

(Dm)when a (G7)Child is (C)born.

When A Child Is Born — Simple Sheet Music

"When A Child Is Born" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 80 BPM.

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About “When A Child Is Born”

What key is "When A Child Is Born" by Fred Jay played in?
When A Child Is Born is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "When A Child Is Born"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "When A Child Is Born" 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 "When A Child Is Born"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "When A Child Is Born"?
"When A Child Is Born" was originally performed by Fred Jay. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Fred Jay can I play here?
Try "WHEN A CHILD IS BORN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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