Give Love On Christmas Day

by Johnny Gill

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Peo ple mak (Am)ing (Dm7)lists, buy ing spe cial (Em7)gifts, tak ing (Am7)time to be (Dm7)kind to one and (Dm7)all.

It’s that time (Am)of (Dm7)year when good friends are (Em7)dear and you (A7)wish you could give (G7)more to than just pres ents from a (C)store.

(Cmaj7)Why (Dm7)don’t (Em7)you (Fmaj7)give love on (B)Christ mas (A7)day?

Oh, the (G7)e ven the man who has ev ple ’ry thing (Cmaj7)would be so hap py if you would (C7)bring (Fmaj7)him love on (B)Christ mas (Em7)day.

No (Dm7)great er gift

is there than (Cmaj7)love.

Peo ple you (Am)don’t (Dm7)know smile and nod hel (Em7)lo.

Ev ’ry (Am7)where there’s an (Dm7)air of Christ mas (Dm7)joy.

It’s that once (Am)a (Dm7)year when the world’s sin (Em7)cere and you’d (A7)like to find a (G7)more to show the things that words can’t (C)say.

(Cmaj7)Why (Dm7)don’t (Em7)you (Fmaj7)give love on (B)Christ

mas (A7)day?

Oh, the (G7)man on the street and the cou ple up stairs (Cmaj7)all need to know there’s some one who (C7)cares.

(Fmaj7)Give love on (B)Christ

mas (Em7)day.

No (Dm7)great er gift

is there than (Cmaj7)love.

(Cmaj7)love.

What the (Fmaj7)world needs is (B)love,

yes, the (E7)world needs your (Am)love.

Why (C7)don’t you (Fmaj7)give love on (B)Christ

mas (Em7)day?

(A7)Oh, (Dm7)ev ’ry lit tle child on (G7)San ta’s knee has (Cmaj7)room for your love un der neath his (C7)tree.

(Fmaj7)Give love on (B)Christ

mas (Em7)day.

No (Dm7)great er gift is there than (Cmaj7)love.

What the (Fmaj7)world needs is (B)love, yes, the (E7)world needs your (Am)love.

Why (C7)don’t you (Fmaj7)give love on (B)Christ

mas (Em7)day?

(A7)Oh, (Dm7)ev ’ry lit tle child on (G7)San ta’s knee has (Cmaj7)room for your love un der neath his (C7)tree.

(Fmaj7)Give love on (B)Christ

mas (Em7)day.

No (Dm7)great er gift is there than (Cmaj7)love.

What the (Cmaj7)love.

Give Love On Christmas Day by Johnny Gill — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Give Love On Christmas Day by Johnny Gill 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 75 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 "Give Love On Christmas Day" 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 "Give Love On Christmas Day"?
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 "Give Love On Christmas Day" use?
Just 16 chords: A7, Abaug, Am, Am7, Bm7, C, C6, C7, +8 more. Take it one section at a time.