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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "When A Child Is Born" by Fred Jay in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "When A Child Is Born" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "When A Child Is Born" with hands-separate practice in D at 80 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "When A Child Is Born"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "When A Child Is Born" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "When A Child Is Born"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "When A Child Is Born" is in the key of D at 80 BPM.
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