Other arrangements of While You Were Sleeping
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Oh lit tle (Csus)town of Beth le hem,
looks like an (Bb)oth er si lent night.
A bove your deep and dream less sleep, a gi ant star lights up the sky.
And while you’re ly ing in the dark,
there (Bb)shines an ev er last ing light,
for the King has left His throne,
and is (Bb)sleep ing in a man ger to night,
to night.
Oh Beth le hem, what you have missed while you were sleep ing, for (F)God be came a man and (C)stepped in to your world to day.
Oh Beth le hem, you (C)will go down in his to ry
as a (F)cit y with no room (C)for its King.
While you were sleep ing.
While you were sleep ing.
Oh lit tle (Csus)town of Je (C)ru sa lem, looks like an (Bb)oth er si lent night.
The (F)Fa ther gave His on ly Son; the (Dm)Way, the Truth, the Life had come.
But there (F)was no room for Him
in the (Dm)world He came to save.
U nit ed (Csus)States of A (C)mer i ca, looks like an (Bb)oth er si lent night,
as we’re sung to sleep by phi (C)los o phies that save the trees and kill the chil dren.
And while we’re ly ing in the dark,
there’s a (Bb)shout heard ’cross the east ern sky,
for the Bride groom has re turned
and has (Bb)car ried His bride a way in the night,
in the night.
A mer ri ca, what will we miss while we are sleep ing?
Will (F)Je sus come a gain and (C)leave us slum b’ring where we lay?
A mer i ca, will (C)we go down in his to ry
as a (F)na tion with no room (C)for its King?
Will we be sleep ing?
Will we be sleep ing?
U nit ed (Csus)States of A (C)mer i ca, looks like an (Bb)oth er si lent night.
While You Were Sleeping — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "While You Were Sleeping" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of F, 76 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 “While You Were Sleeping”
- Can I play "While You Were Sleeping" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "While You Were Sleeping" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "While You Were Sleeping" by Casting Crowns played in?
- While You Were Sleeping is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "While You Were Sleeping"?
- The arrangement plays at 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "While You Were Sleeping" 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 "While You Were Sleeping"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "While You Were Sleeping"?
- "While You Were Sleeping" was originally performed by Casting Crowns. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "While You Were Sleeping"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bb, Bbsus2, C, Csus4, Dm, Dm7, F.
- What other songs by Casting Crowns can I play here?
- Try "Who Am I", "VOICE OF TRUTH", "WHAT IF HIS PEOPLE PRAYED". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "While You Were Sleeping"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "While You Were Sleeping" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "While You Were Sleeping"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "While You Were Sleeping" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.