A New York Christmas

by Rob Thomas

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Lyrics

Call on your (Eb5)an gels,

come down to the (Bb5)cit y.

Let’s Crowd a round the big tree,

all you stran gers who (Bb5)know me.

Bring your com (Eb5)pas sion,

your un der (Bb5)stand ing.

Lord, how we need it

on this New York Cit y Christ mas.

Yeah, I’m (F)send ing you a Mer ry New York Christ mas,

and a (F)prayer for peace on Earth with in our time.

Hear the side walk an gels ech o, “Hal le lu jah;”

and we un der (Bb)stand them,

now more than (F)ev er.

So call on your (Eb5)an gels,

your beat en and (Bb5)bro ken;

it’s time that we (F5)mend them

so they don’t fade with the (Bb5)sea son.

Let our mer cy be the gifts we lay,

from Brook lyn to (Gm)Broad way,

and cel e brate each and ev ’ry day of this New York Cit y Christ mas.

Yeah, I’m (F)send ing you a Mer ry New York Christ mas,

and a (F)prayer for peace on Earth with in our time.

Hear the side walk an gels ech o, “Hal le lu jah;”

and we un der (Bb)stand them,

now more than (F)ev er.

Mer ry New York Christ mas.

Call on your

we un der (Bb)stand them;

we hear them say,

“Mer ry (Eb)Christ mas.” (New York Christ mas.)

(New York Christ mas.)

(New York Christ mas.)

Mer ry New York (Bb5)Christ mas.

A New York Christmas by Rob Thomas — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “A New York Christmas” by Rob Thomas 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 Eb at 100 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 "A New York Christmas" 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 "A New York Christmas"?
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 "A New York Christmas" use?
Just 12 chords: Bb, Bbpow, Bbsus2, Bbsus4, Eb, Ebpow, Ebsus2, F, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Rob Thomas songs work for kids?
Try "STREETCORNER SYMPHONY", "LONELY NO MORE", "EVER THE SAME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.