Christmas Song

by Dave Matthews Band

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She was his (A)girl;

he was her (D)boy (Csus2)friend.

She’d be his (A)wife

and make him her (D)hus (Csus2)band.

A sur prise on the way ver y much of an y (G)day, an y day.

known.

One (A)health y lit tle, gig gling, wor drib bling ways (G)ba by boy.

his own.

The wise an men (A)er came.

y, Three (G)made a their rea son way ble fee, to (D)show er him with (A)love while he (G)lay in the hay.

Show er him (G)with love, (A)love, (Bm)love,

(G)love, (A)love, (Bm)love.

(G)Love, (A)love was all a round.

on Not way ver y much of his y (G)child an hood was known.

One (A)Kept his moth er, gig gling, wor drib bling ways (G)ba by boy.

his own.

He met an oth (A)er Mar y, who (G)made a their rea son way ble fee, to (D)less than rep u (A)ta ble was (G)known to be.

His heart was full (G)of love, (A)love, (Bm)love,

(G)love, (A)love, (Bm)love.

(G)Love, (A)love was all a round.

When (A)Je sus (Bm)Christ was a (G)nailed to his (A)tree, said, “Oh, Dad dy o, I can see how (G)it all soon will (A)be.

I came to shed (Bm)a lit tle light on (G)this dark ’ning (A)scene.

In stead I fear I (Bm)spilled (G)the blood of our (A)chil dren all a round,

(G)the blood of our (A)chil dren all a round,

the (G)blood of our (A)chil dren’s all a round.

Ru So I’m told, sist ed or (G)so the sto ry would goes, be the (D)peo ple he vi knew were tak less (G)in than gold to en heart by ed, au thor i ties less (G)in formed than gam he, blers and (D)rob bers,

(A)drink ers and jok ers, all soul (D)search ers,

like you and me,

like you and me.

Ru So I’m told, sist ed or (G)so the sto ry would goes, be the (D)for his de vi a tions tak en (G)in to cus to dy heart by ed, au thor i ties less (G)in formed than gam he, blers and (D)rob bers,

(A)drink ers and jok ers, all soul (D)search ers,

like you and me,

like you and me.

(A)drink ers and jok ers, all soul (D)search ers,

search ing for (G)love, (A)love, (Bm)love,

(G)love, (A)love (Bm)love.

(G)Love, (A)love was all a round.

Prep a ra tions were made for a cel e bra tion

He said, “Eat this (A)bread but (G)think of it as me.

Drink this (A)wine and dream (G)it will be the (G)blood of our (A)chil dren all a round,

the (G)blood of our (A)chil dren all a round.

The (G)blood of our (A)chil dren spill ing down.

(G)Fa ther up a bove,

(D)why in all this (A)ha tred do you (G)fill us up with love,

(A)love, (Bm)love?

(G)Love, (A)love, (Bm)love.

(G)Love, (A)love was all a

(G)Fa ther up a bove,

(D)why in all this (A)ha tred do you (G)fill me up with love,

(A)love, (Bm)love?

(G)Love, (A)love, (Bm)love.

(G)Love, (A)love was all a (A)love, (Bm)love,

(G)love, (A)love, and the (G)blood of our chil (A)dren all a round.

Christmas Song by Dave Matthews Band — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Christmas Song by Dave Matthews Band 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 120 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 Song" 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 Song"?
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 Song" use?
Just 5 chords: A, Bm, Csus2, D, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Dave Matthews Band songs work for kids?
Try "CRASH INTO ME", "Steady As We Go", "Where Are You Going". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.