While By My Sheep

by Traditional Carol
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Lyrics

(C)While by my sheep I (F)watched (G7)at (C)night,

(Am)glad (Em)tid (F)ings (C)brought an (F)an (G)gel (C)bright.

(Am)How (E)great my (Am)joy,

(E)great my (Am)joy!

Joy, (G)joy, (C)joy!

(Am)Joy, (G)joy, (C)joy!

(Dm)Praise we the (E)Lord (F)in (Dm6)heav’n (E)on (Am)high!

(Dm)Praise we the (E)Lord (F)in (Dm6)heav’n (E)on (Am)high!

(C)There shall be born, so (F)he (G7)did (C)say,

(Am)in (Em)Beth (F)le (C)hem a (F)Child (G)to (C)day.

(Am)How (E)great my (Am)joy,

(E)great my (Am)joy!

Joy, (G)joy, (C)joy!

(Am)Joy, (G)joy, (C)joy!

(Dm)Praise we the (E)Lord (F)in (Dm6)heav’n (E)on (Am)high!

(Dm)Praise we the (E)Lord (F)in (Dm6)heav’n (E)on (Am)high!

While By My Sheep by Traditional Carol

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “While By My Sheep

What key is "While By My Sheep" in?
"While By My Sheep" by Traditional Carol is in the key of C with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "While By My Sheep" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "While By My Sheep" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "While By My Sheep" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Traditional Carol can I play here?
Try "A Jolly Merry Christmas", "A Jolly Merry Christmas", "Angels We Have Heard On High". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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