"Cold December Night" by Michael Buble (Easy) — Piano for Kids

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The (C)stock ings are (Cmaj7)hung with (C7)care; the (Fmaj7)chil dren sleep with (Dm9)one eye o pen.

Well, now there’s more than (Cmaj7)toys at (C7)stake, ’cause I’m (Fmaj7)old er now, but (Dm9)not done hop ing.

The twink ling (Cmaj7)of the (C7)lights, the (Fmaj7)San ta can dles (Dm9)fill the house hold.

(C)Old Saint Nick has (Cmaj7)tak en (C7)flight with a (Fmaj7)heart on board, so (Dm9)please be care ful.

Each (Am)year I ask for (Gm7)man y dif f’rent (Dm)things,

Let’s (E7)co but now I (Am)know what my (Dm)heart wants (C)you to bring.

So please just (Am)fall in (Fmaj7)love with me (C#dim)this (Dm)Christ mas;

there’s noth ing else that (Fmaj7)I will need (C#dim)this (Dm)Christ (F6)mas.

It won’t be (Am)wrapped un der a tree; I want some thing to (C)last for ev er, so kiss me on this (G)cold De cem ber (C)night.

A tree that (Cmaj7)smells of (C7)pine, a (Fmaj7)house that’s filled with (Dm9)joy and laugh ter.

(C)Mis tle toe says, (Cmaj7)“Stand in (C7)line;” with a (Fmaj7)lone li ness is (Dm9)what I’ve cap tured,

but (Am)this eve nin’ can (Gm7)be a ho ly (Dm)night.

Let’s (E7)co on up by (Am)fire place and (Dm)dim those (C)Christ mas lights.

So please just (Am)fall in (Fmaj7)love with me (C#dim)this (Dm)Christ mas;

there’s noth ing else that (Fmaj7)you will need (C#dim)this (Dm)Christ (F6)mas.

It won’t be (Am)wrapped un der a tree; I want some thing to (C)last for ev er, so kiss me on this (G)cold De cem ber (C)night.

They call it the (Cmaj7)sea son of (Gm)giv ing: I’m here; I’m (Dm7)yours for the tak ing.

They call it the (Cmaj7)sea son of (Gm)giv ing: I’m here; I’m yours.

Just (Am)fall in love with me (C#dim)this (Dm)Christ mas.

There’s noth ing else that (Fmaj7)we will need (C#dim)this (Dm)Christ mas.

It won’t be (Am)wrapped un der a tree.

I want some thing to (C)last for ev er, ’cause I don’t wan na (G)be a (F#)lone to night.

I’ll wear a (C)Christ mas sweat er while pal lin’ to the (G)mis tle (F#)toe to night.

I want some thing to (C)last for ev er, so kiss me on this (G)cold De cem ber (C)night.

They call it the (Cmaj7)sea son of (Gm)giv ing: I’m here, (Dm7)yours for the tak ing.

They call it the (Cmaj7)sea son of (Gm)giv ing: I’m here; I’m (Dm7)yours.

Cold December Night by Michael Buble — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Cold December Night” by Michael Buble 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 132 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Cold December Night" 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 "Cold December Night"?

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.

What other Michael Buble songs work for kids?

Try "LOST", "IT'S A BEAUTIFUL DAY", "EVERYTHING". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Cold December Night by Michael Buble — Easy Piano for Kids

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