Is "All Alone On 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 "All Alone On 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 "All Alone On Christmas" use?

Just 12 chords: A7, Bm7, C, D, D6, D7, Dmaj7, Em, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.

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All Alone On Christmas

· by Darlene Love

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Lyrics

The (D)cold wind’s (Dmaj7)blow in’ and the (D6)streets are get tin’ (D)dark.

I’m (Bm7)writ in’ you a let ter and I don’t know where to start.

(Gmaj7)Bells be will be ring in’ at Saint John the Di vine.

I (G)get a lit tle lone ly ev ’ry year a round this time.

The (Dmaj7)mu sic plays all night ber in (D6)Lit tle I ta (D)ly.

The (Bm7)lights are go in’ up on old by Please e Don’t ler’s Go”?

To (Gmaj7)Peo ple win dow shop pin’ on Fifth Av e nue.

And (G)all I want for Christ mas is you.

(D)No bod y (Dmaj7)ought a be a (D6)lone on (D)Christ mas, (Bm7)no bod y ought a be a lone on Christ mas, (Gmaj7)no bod y ought a be a (G)lone, a lone on (Em)Christ (D)mas.

(D)Things are (Dmaj7)dif f’rent since you’ve (D6)been are here tin’ (D)last.

I’m (Bm7)Child in’ hood a dream in’ is a thing know of the past.

(Gmaj7)May be you can bring us some Saint hope this Di year.

I (G)Vi a sions of sug ar plums have year dis ap peared.

time.

The (Dmaj7)Do sic you re mem ber sleigh (D6)rid in’ in the (D)snow and (Bm7)danc in’ all in’ night to “Ba by Please e Don’t ler’s Go”?

To (Gmaj7)day’s ple cel e bra tion is bit ter e sweet as (G)long as there are chil dren in the

I’m (G)all grown up, but I’m the same, you’ll see.

I’m (F#m7)writ in’ you this let ter ’cause I still be lieve.

Dear San ta, I’ve been good this year.

Won’t you (Em7)stay a lit tle while with (G)me right here?

(G)Tell me, where do they go?

bod y ought a be a (D6)lone on (D)Christ mas, (Bm7)no bod y ought a be a lone on Christ mas, (Gmaj7)no bod y ought a be a (G)lone, a lone on (Em)Christ (D)mas.

(Gmaj7)No bod y ought a be a (G)lone, a lone on (Em)Christ (D)mas.

(Gmaj7)No bod y ought a be a (G)lone, a lone on (Em)Christ

(D)mas.

All Alone On Christmas by Darlene Love — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “All Alone On Christmas” by Darlene Love 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 D at 140 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 "All Alone On 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 "All Alone On 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 "All Alone On Christmas" use?: Just 12 chords: A7, Bm7, C, D, D6, D7, Dmaj7, Em, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.