Christmas Is All In The Heart

by Steven Curtis Chapman

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In a (E)one bed room a part ment

on the (E)hum ble side of town,

there (E)stands a lit tle Christ mas tree;

it looks a lot like Char lie Brown’s.

And (B)un der neath there’s (Bsus)one lit tle gift for him,

and one lit tle gift for her.

Af ter (E)six months on the new job,

they’re still (E)bare ly get tin’ by.

So in the (E)way of dec o ra tions,

there’s noth in’ there to catch your eye.

But (B)both of them would (Bsus)be the first to (B)say,

“We’re to geth er; we’re gon na have the mer ri est Christ mas an y way.”

’Cause (E)Christ mas is all in the heart,

that’s where the feel ing starts.

And like a fire in side,

it touch es ev ’ry part.

Christ mas is all in the heart.

And (E)e ven if no white snow falls,

well, that’s al right be cause

the joy can still be found

wher ev er you are.

Christ mas is all,

(B)all in the heart.

Two lit tle (E)blond haired boys with big dreams tried to (E)sleep, but sleep would n’t come.

And we’d be (E)tear in’ in to pres ents

long be fore the break of dawn, with (B)Mom and Dad and (Bsus)cam ’ras mak in’ (B)sure

we’d nev er for get that day.

No, no, no.

Now I’m the (E)one who’s tak in’ pic tures

in the (E)mid dle of the night

of my own lit tle dream ers

who (E)just can’t wait un til day light.

And (B)in my sleep y eyes a spark still glows.

Well, I guess there’s just some things a kid nev er out grows.

’Cause

No, it’s not in the snow

that (F#m)may or may not fall,

and it’s not in the gifts be (G#)neath the tree.

It’s in the (A)love Heav en gave

that (F#m)night our (G#)Sav ior (C#m7)came, and (E)that same love

can still be (E)found wher ev er you are,

’cause (F#m)Christ mas is all in the heart.

And the joy can still be found

wher ev er you are,

’cause Christ mas is all,

(B)all in the heart.

It’s all in the heart.

Christmas Is All In The Heart by Steven Curtis Chapman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Christmas Is All In The Heart by Steven Curtis Chapman 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 E at 54 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 "Christmas Is All In The Heart" 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 Is All In The Heart"?
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 "Christmas Is All In The Heart" use?
Just 11 chords: A, Amaj7, B, Bm, Bsus4, C#, C#m, C#m7, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Steven Curtis Chapman songs work for kids?
Try "MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION", "HOW DO I LOVE HER", "I'M GONNA BE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.