Because It's Christmas

by Barry Manilow

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To night the stars shine for the (Fmaj7)chil (F6)dren,

and light the (Gsus)way for (G)dreams to (C)fly.

To night our (Am)love comes (Am7)wrapped in rib bons.

The world is (G7)right and hopes are (C)high.

And from a dark and frost ed (G)win (F)dow a child ap (E7sus)pears

to search the (Am)sky

be cause it’s (Dm7)Christ mas, be cause it’s (F)Christ mas.

To night be longs to all the (Fmaj7)chil (F6)dren.

To night their (Gsus)joy rings (G)through the (C)air.

And so we (Am)send our (Am7)ten der rib ings

to all the (G7)chil dren ev ’ry (C)where,

to see the smiles and hear the (G)laugh (F)ter; a time to (E7sus)give,

a time to (Am)share

be cause it’s (Dm7)Christ mas, be cause it’s (F)Christ mas.

(Ab)Christ mas for now and for (C)ev er, for all of the (Am7)chil dren and (D)for the (F)chil (G7)dren in us (C)all.

To night be longs to all the (Abmaj7)chil (Ab6)dren.

To night their (Fm7)joy rings through the (Eb)air.

And so we (Cm)send our (Cm7)ten der (Fm7)bless ings

to all the (Bb7)chil dren ev ’ry (Eb)where.

To see the smiles and hear the (Bb)laugh (Ab)ter; a time to (G7sus)give,

a time to (Cm)share

be cause it’s (Cb)Christ mas for now and for (Eb)ev er, for all of the (Cm7)chil dren and (F)for the (Ab)chil (Bb)dren

(Ab)in (Bb)us

(Eb)all.

(Eb)all.

Because It's Christmas by Barry Manilow β€” Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows β€œBecause It's Christmas” by Barry Manilow in our color-coded kid songbook view β€” 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 C at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement β€” 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 β€” 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 "Because It's Christmas" good for a child learning piano?
Yes β€” 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 "Because It's 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 β€” 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 β€” tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Because It's Christmas" use?
Just 24 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abmaj7, Am, Am7, Bb, Bb7, Bbsus4, +16 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Barry Manilow songs work for kids?
Try "THIS CAN'T BE REAL", "CAN'T SMILE WITHOUT YOU", "JUMP SHOUT BOOGIE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.