Christmas Time Is Here (From A Charlie Brown Christmas)

by Vince Guaraldi

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Lyrics

Christ mas time is here,

hap pi ness and cheer,

Fun for all that chil dren call their fa v’rite time of year.

Snow flakes in the air,

car ols ev ’ry where.

Old en times and an cient rhymes of love and dreams to year.

share.

Sleigh bells in the air,

beau ty ev ’ry where.

Yule tide by the fire side and joy ful mem ’ries there.

Christ mas time is here,

we’ll be draw ing near.

Oh, that we could al ways see such spir it through the year.

Christmas Time Is Here (From A Charlie Brown Christmas) by Vince Guaraldi — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Christmas Time Is Here (From A Charlie Brown Christmas)” by Vince Guaraldi 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 Bb at 105 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 Time Is Here (From A Charlie Brown Christmas)" 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 Time Is Here (From A Charlie Brown 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 — 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.