December 1963 (Oh, What A Night)

by The Four Seasons

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Lyrics

Oh, what a (F)night,

You late De (G7)cem ber back in (F)six ty three.

but What a (G)ver y spe cial (C)time for me,

(F)as I re (F)mem ber, what a (C)night.

Oh, what a (F)night.

You know, I (G7)did n’t e ven (F)know her name,

but I was (G)nev er gon na (C)be the same.

(F)as What a (F)la dy, what a (C)night.

Oh, what a

Oh, (Dm)I,

I (F)got a fun ny (Fmaj7)feel in’ when she (Am)walked

in the (G)room.

Oh (Dm)my,

as (F)I re call, it (Fmaj7)end ed much (G6)too soon.

Oh, what a (C)night!

(F)Hyp no (G)tiz in’, mez mer (C)iz ing me,

she was ev ’ry thing I (C)dreamed she’d be.

Sweet sur (G)ren der, what a (C)night.

I felt a rush like a (Em7)roll in’ ball of thun der,

spin nin’ my head a round and (G)tak in’ my bod y un der.

(F)night!

I felt a rush like a (Em7)roll in’ ball of thun der,

spin nin’ my head a round and (F)tak in’ my bod y un der.

Oh, what a (C)night!

Oh, what a (C)night!

Oh, what a (C)night!

December 1963 (Oh, What A Night) by The Four Seasons — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “December 1963 (Oh, What A Night)” by The Four Seasons 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 100 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 "December 1963 (Oh, What A 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 "December 1963 (Oh, What A 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 The Four Seasons songs work for kids?
Try "Big Man In Town", "Bye Bye Baby (Baby Goodbye)", "Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.