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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks”
- Where are the chord symbols for "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks" is in C.
- What key is "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks" by Traditional played in?
- While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks"?
- "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks" was originally performed by Traditional. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Traditional can I play here?
- Try "Bury Me Beneath the Willow", "DECK THE HALLS", "WE SHALL OVERCOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.