Colder By The Minute (From Frozen: The Broadway Musical)

by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez

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And (CN.C.)born of cold and win ter air, the storm in side her

grew.

The skies closed in, the wind picked up, her mind grew dark, the cold wind blew.

Ah

oh.

Ah

oh.

Ah

oh.

Ah

oh.

Ah

oh.

Noth ing could con tain

the tem pest in her brain!

And the (Cm)storm raged (B)on,

and they were (Db)rav aged by the wrath of snow.

And the (Cm)wind blew (B)fear,

and the (Db)storm would (Bbsus)grow

(Eb)cold er by the (Eb)min ute, (Eb)cold er by the (Eb)min ute.

Keep walk ing, An na, don’t (B)stop, don’t rest.

He’s out here some where.

I can feel the ice (Eb)in my chest,

(Db)in my heart,

(G7)I don’t care.

I’ve got to reach you through the (E)storm some how,

be cause the one thing that can (Gm)save me now is your (Ab)love.

An na!

True (Bb)love!

Where are you?

(Eb)Cold er by the (Eb)min ute, (Eb)cold er by the (Eb)min ute.

Can’t run, can’t (Abm)stop, can’t breathe, can’t (Ab)live and I can’t (Abm)die.

El sa, lis ten!

Can’t hope to (Abm)fix this mess, yet (Ab)some how still I (Abm)have Please to sur try.

ren der!

Con ceal, don’t (Gbm)feel, don’t feel!

Get (Gb)back in to the (Gbm)cage.

End this win ter!

(D7)I’ve un leashed a mon ster, I (Am7)can not stop the mon ster!

And the (Bm)north wind (Cm)howled,

and they were (Gb)trapped with in the (Eb)walls of white.

Don’t give in to the ice, don’t give in to the cold.

If (G)you can hear my (Abm)voice, hold (Bbm)on, An na.

I (Ebm)can’t!

El sa!

And the (Dm)storm raged (Db)on,

and (Eb)na ture tore the world a part.

And (Dm)all was (Db)lost

to the (Eb)fro zen heart.

(Db)Ah.

Ah.

(F)Cold er by the (F)min ute, (F)cold er by the (F)min ute.

And the wind blew soft,

and (CN.C.)in her grief, the storm stood still.

(Bbm)Ah

Colder By The Minute (From Frozen: The Broadway Musical) by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Colder By The Minute (From Frozen: The Broadway Musical)” by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez 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 90 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 "Colder By The Minute (From Frozen: The Broadway Musical)" 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 "Colder By The Minute (From Frozen: The Broadway Musical)"?
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 Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez songs work for kids?
Try "A Little Bit Of You (from Frozen: The Broadway Musical)", "Dangerous To Dream (from Frozen: The Broadway Musical)", "Do You Want To Build A Snowman? (from Frozen: The Broadway Musical)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.