Is "2000 Decembers Ago" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "2000 Decembers Ago"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "2000 Decembers Ago" use?

Just 13 chords: Am, Bbpow, Bbsus2, Cmaj7, Cpow, Dm, Dm7, Dmin, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.

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2000 Decembers Ago

· by Joy Williams

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Lyrics

(Dm)(Bum, bum, bum, bah, bum, bum, bum, bah, bum, bum, bum, bah, bum, bum, bum, bah.) Did it (Dm)feel like a night an y dif f’rent

than at (Dm)least sign a mil lion be fore?

Did Was (Dm)there an y raw ex pec (Bbsus2)ta tion,

like there was (Dm)some kind a some thin’ in (Bbsus2)store?

Did the (Gm)sky have to hold back the (Eb)thun der?

Did the (Gm)moon find new rea sons to (Eb)glow?

Could the (Dm7)chil dren some how sense the (Bbsus2)won der,

of two (Bb5)thou sand De cem bers a go?

(Dm)(Bum, bum, bum, bah, bum, bum, bum, bah.) Were the (Dm)sheep as a mazed as the shep herds

at the (Dm)new ry that lit up the sky?

Did the (Dm)wil low trees whis per ex (Bbsus2)cite ment

like to the (Dm)riv ers and streams pass ing (Bbsus2)by?

Did the (Gm)joy ric o chet off the (Eb)moun tains

till it (Gm)filled up the val leys be (Eb)low?

Could Did (Dm7)all the world sense love a (Bbsus2)bound ing

of two (Bb5)thou sand De cem bers a go?

(Dm)(Bum, bum, bah, bum, bum, bum, bah.) Were the

Was (F)an y one a ble to look at the sta ble, and (Am)not see a child, but a king?

I wish I could hear back (Gsus)o ver the years as (Am)heav en and (Cmaj7)na ture (F)sing,

heav en and (Gsus)na ture (G)sing.

Lo, whoa.

(Bum, bum, bum, bah, bum, bum, bum, bah, bum, bum, bum, bah, bum, bum, bum, bah.) Did the

Was (F)an y one a ble to look at the sta ble, and (Am)not see a child, but a king?

I wish I could hear back (Gsus)o ver the years as (Am)heav en and (Cmaj7)na ture (F)sing.

Was (F)an y one a ble to look at the sta ble, and (Am)not see a child, but a king?

I wish I could hear back (Gsus)o ver the years as (Am)heav en and (Cmaj7)na ture (F)sing.

Was (F)sing,

heav en and (Gsus)na ture (G)sing.

Oh,

heav en and (Gsus)na ture (G)sing.

Lo, whoa.

Well, the (Dm)love must have been o ver whelm ing

two (Bb5)thou sand De cem bers a go.

(Dm)(Bum, bum, bum, bah, bum, bum, bum, bah, bum, bum, bum, bah.)

2000 Decembers Ago by Joy Williams — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “2000 Decembers Ago” by Joy Williams in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 90 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "2000 Decembers Ago" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "2000 Decembers Ago"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "2000 Decembers Ago" use?: Just 13 chords: Am, Bbpow, Bbsus2, Cmaj7, Cpow, Dm, Dm7, Dmin, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.