Christmastime

by Michael W. Smith

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(Eb)Ring Christ mas bells, ring them loud with a mes sage bring ing (Cm7)peace on the earth, tid ings (Eb)of good (Eb)cheer!

(Eb)Come, car ol ers, come and join with the an gels sing ing, (Cm7)“Joy to the world!” Christ mas (Eb)time is (Eb)here (Bb)a (Ab)Chil dren, (Bb)gath er a round and (Eb)lis (Ab)ten.

(Bb)You’ll hear the sound of (Ebmaj7)an (Ab)gels (Bb)fill ing the sky, (Db)tell ing ev ’ry one (Bb7sus)Christ mas (Bb)time is here!

Ring Christ mas bells, ring them loud with a mes sage bring ing (Dm7)peace on the earth, tid ings (F)of good (F)cheer!

(F)Come, car ol ers, come and join with the an gels sing ing, (Dm7)“Joy to the world!” Christ mas (F)time is (F)here (C)a (Bb)Loved ones (C)close to our hearts and (Fmaj7)stran (Bb)gers (C)in lands a far, to (F)geth (Bb)er (C)shar ing the joy.

(Eb)Em man u el.

(Bb)(Go (Eb)tell (Bb)the world!) He has come to dwell.

(Gm7)(The (Cm7)time (Gm7)is (Cm7)near!) With one voice, let the world re Christ joice!

mas!

Ring the bells!

Oh, ring the bells of (Em7)Christ mas, (G)Christ mas (G)time!

(G)Christ mas!

Ring the bells!

Oh, ring the bells of (Em7)Christ mas, (G)Christ mas (G)time!

(G)Ring Christ mas bells, ring them loud with a mes sage bring ing (Em7)peace on the earth, tid ings (G)of good (G)cheer!

(G)Come, car ol ers, come and join with the an gels sing ing, (Em7)“Joy to the world!” Christ mas (G)time is (G)here!

(G)Chil dren, gath er a round and (Em7)lis ten.

(C)You’ll hear the sound of (G)an gels fill ing the sky.

It’s (Em7)Christ mas (G)time is (G)here (D)a (G)gain!

Christmastime by Michael W. Smith — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Christmastime by Michael W. Smith 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 Ab at 115 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 "Christmastime" 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 "Christmastime"?
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 "Christmastime" use?
Just 22 chords: Ab, Am7, Bb, Bb7, Bm, C, Cm, Cm7, +14 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Michael W. Smith songs work for kids?
Try "CHRISTMAS DAY", "Great Is The Lord", "I WILL BE HERE FOR YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.