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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "When A Child Is Born" by Fred Jay: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 80 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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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 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "When A Child Is Born" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "When A Child Is Born" by Fred Jay. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "When A Child Is Born" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "When A Child Is Born" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.