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An Old Fashioned Christmas

· by Carpenters

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Lyrics

(Ebm6)How I miss an (F)old fash ioned (Bb)Christ mas!

(Ebm6)Car ols be ing (F7)sung by the (Bb)tree,

(Cm)win dow’s can dle (Ebm6)light shin ing (Bb)bright (F)for the (Gm7)whole (C7)world to (F)see.

(Ebm6)Chil dren’s eyes of (F7)sweet ex pec (Bb)ta tion,

(F)won d’ring what each (G7)pres ent could (C)hold,

(Bb)ly ing in their beds and im (F)pa tient

on (Dm)long Christ mas (Am)Eves of (Bsus)old.

It used to (F#m)be that all the (Emaj7)fam i ly would (A)gath er for this (Emaj7)one night.

It (G+)used to (Am)be that (D7)spe cial (Gmaj7)feel (Am7)ing (Bm7)shared to (C)geth (Bm7)er, (Cmaj7)know (D7)ing (Ebmaj7)Christ mas

was (Abmaj7)here

(Bm)one (G)night

a (Dsus)year.

(Ebm6)How I miss an (Eb6)old fash ioned (Bb)Christ mas!

(Ebm6)Mem o ries that (Eb6)last through the (Bbmaj7)years.

(Ebm6)Call me sen ti (Cm)men (D)tal; don’t (Dm)mind if you (Ebmaj7)do.

(Bb)I send an (C#dim7)old fash ioned (Cm7)Christ mas

to (Bb)you.

An Old Fashioned Christmas by Carpenters — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “An Old Fashioned Christmas” by Carpenters 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 90 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "An Old Fashioned 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 "An Old Fashioned 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 "An Old Fashioned Christmas" use?: Just 41 chords: A, Ab6, Abmaj7, Am, Am7, B7, Bb, Bb6, +33 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Carpenters songs work for kids?: Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.