Is "Christmas This Year" 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 This Year"?

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 This Year" use?

Just 6 chords: Am, C, Dm, Em, F, G. Take it one section at a time.

Super Simple Piano

Christmas This Year

· by tobyMac featuring Leigh Nash

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Lyrics

As (C)fall rides off in the sun set, I sweep the snow from my door step.

I (F)just can’t help but stop and grin; it’s like I’m ten years old a gain.

And ev ’ry where I go, I can feel it.

Some say it moves like a spir it.

It falls on us once a year, like it came on a mid night clear.

The soul of this (F)sea son is a gift when love came (G)down to let us live.

Let’s o pen up and let our (C)hearts em brace this mo ment.

For Christ mas this year, we’re gon na make a sound, gon na make it loud.

For (F)Christ mas this year, we’re gon na make some noise, let the world re joice.

For (Dm)Christ mas this year, for (F)Christ mas, for Christ mas this (C)year.

And the (CN.C.)laugh ter starts be fore the sun rise.

I (C)sneak down stairs to spar kl ing eyes.

And (F)oh, what joy it brings to me, the fam ’ly a round our Christ mas tree.

And I thank the Lord for His fa vor as we sing the songs of the Sav ior, our Sav ior.

(C)year.

(Am)Ho ly, (Am)ho ly, (Em)ho

(G)ly!

(Am)God is (Am)com ing (Em)near.

(Am)Un to (Am)us a (Em)Sav ior’s (G)born

(Dm)on a (G)mid night (C)clear.

(Am)Ho ly, (Am)ho ly, (Em)ho

(G)ly!

(Am)God is (Am)com ing (Em)near.

(Am)Un to (Am)us a (Em)Sav ior’s (G)born

(CN.C.)on a mid night (C)clear.

Oh,

for Christ mas this year, we’re gon na make a sound, gon na make it loud.

For (F)Christ mas this year, we’re gon na make some noise, let the world re joice.

For (Dm)Christ mas this year, for (F)Christ mas, for Christ mas, for Christ mas this year, we’re gon na make a sound, gon na make it loud.

For (F)Christ mas this year, we’re gon na make some noise, let the world re joice.

For (Dm)Christ mas this year, for (F)Christ mas, for Christ mas, for (F)Christ mas, for Christ mas, this (C)year.

ly, ho ly, ho

ly!

(F)God is com ing near.

(Dm)Un to us a (F)Sav ior’s born

(C)on a mid night clear.

Christmas This Year by tobyMac featuring Leigh Nash — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Christmas This Year” by tobyMac featuring Leigh Nash 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 96 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 This Year" 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 This Year"?: 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 This Year" use?: Just 6 chords: Am, C, Dm, Em, F, G. Take it one section at a time.