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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 — 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "When A Child Is Born"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "When A Child Is Born". Key of D, 80 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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