Christmas Child

by Loonis McGlohon

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Lyrics

(C)Christ mas Child, (F)gift of love,

bless ed is Your (Eb)birth.

Son of God, You’re (Db)born to day to (G7)bring us peace on (Em7)earth.

(C)Christ mas Child, (F)Christ mas Child,

Heav en hung a (Eb)star,

lead ing us to (Db)Beth le hem to (G7)show us where You (Em7)earth.

(C)are.

(F)Christ mas Child, (Em)Christ mas Child, (Gm7)on this (Bb)ho (C9)ly (Fmaj7)night

(C)all the world (G)quiet ly kneels (Dm7)in Your ra diant (G7)light.

Christ mas Child (F)sleep in peace.

An gels watch a (Eb)bove

till You wake and (Db)touch our lives with (G7)nev er end ing (G7sus)love.

(C)love.

Till You wake and (Db)touch our lives with (G7)nev er end ing (C)love.

(Gm)Loo (F)loo (Fm6)loo (C)loo (G#dim7)loo (Am)loo (Dm7)loo

loo (Em)loo (C)loo.

Christmas Child by Loonis McGlohon — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Christmas Child” by Loonis McGlohon 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 C at 135 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 "Christmas Child" 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 "Christmas Child"?
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.