While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

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Lyrics

While (C)shep (Am)herds (G)watched (F)their (C)flocks by night, All seat (G7)ed (C)on (Dm)the (C)ground,

The an (C)gel (Dm7)of (G7)the (F)Lord (C)came down, And (F)glo (C)ry (Dm7)shone (C)a (Dm)round,

And (C)glo ry shone (G7)a (C)round.

“Fear (C)not!” (Am)said (G)he, (F)for (C)might y dread Had seized (G7)their (C)trou (Dm)bled (C)mind,

“Glad tid (C)ings (Dm7)of (G7)great (F)joy (C)I bring, To (F)you (C)and (Dm7)all (C)man (Dm)kind,

To (C)you and all (G7)man (C)kind.

To (C)cease!”

While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Traditional

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks”

What key is "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks" in?
"While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks" by Traditional is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks" 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 Shepherds Watched Their Flocks" 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 Shepherds Watched Their Flocks" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Traditional can I play here?
Try "Bury Me Beneath the Willow", "DECK THE HALLS", "WE SHALL OVERCOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.