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(CN.C.)Ah,
(A7)ah.
Ah,
(G)ah.
Ah,
(A)ah.
(Bm)Ah,
(Em)ah.
(CN.C.)A ray of hope
(A7)flick ers in the sky.
A ti ny star
(G)lights up (D)way up (A)high.
All a (G)cross the land (A)dawns a brand new morn.
(Bm)This comes to pass
(Em)when a Child is (D)born.
(CN.C.)A si lent wish
(A7)sails the sev en seas.
The winds of change
(G)whis per (D)in the (A)trees.
And the (G)walls of doubt (A)crum ble, tossed and torn.
(Bm)This comes to pass
(Em)when a Child is (D)born.
(CN.C.)A ros y hue (D)born.
(CN.C.)It’s all a dream
(A7)and il lu sion now.
It must come true
(G)some time (D)soon, some (A)how.
All a (G)cross the land (A)dawns a brand new morn.
(Bm)This comes to pass
(Em)when a Child is (D)born.
When A Child Is Born — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "When A Child Is Born" 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 D, 80 BPM.
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About “When A Child Is Born”
- Can I play "When A Child Is Born" 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 "When A Child Is Born" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "When A Child Is Born" by Fred Jay played in?
- When A Child Is Born is arranged in the key of D 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?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 chords are used in "When A Child Is Born"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, A7, Bm, C, D, Em, F#m7, G.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "When A Child Is Born"?
- 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. "When A Child Is Born" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "When A Child Is Born"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "When A Child Is Born" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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