Goin' On A Sleighride

by Ralph Blane

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(F)We’ve got the sleigh bells, the win ter sea son sleigh bells.

Hear those sleigh bells ring ing mer r’ly ev ’ry where (C7)we go.

(Gm)We’ve got the hors es, the smart est team of hors es, ’cause they (C7)know their (Dm)way back (C7)home through (E)all the (Am)ice (Dm)and snow.

(F)We’ve got a com fort, a fan cy quilt ed com fort.

If we hit a lit tle storm it’s gon na (Gm)keep (D)us warm.

(D)Ev ’ry bod y’s (Gm)go in’, (C)hearts are (C#m)o ver (Dm)flow in’.

(CN.C.)Start your har mo niz in’, that’s a (C11)full

(Cdim7)moon

(C7)ris

(C)in’.

(F)Why don’t you come a long?

We’re (Cdim)go in’ on a (C7)sleigh ride,

we’re (Cdim)go in’ on a (C7)sleigh ride.

(C7)And if you (C)want to sing,

it’s al lowed.

So let your (F)hap pi ness hum a long;

the (Cdim)moon light is n’t (C7)paint ed,

it (Cdim)helps you get a (C7)quaint ed

(C7)and starts you (C)pair in’ off

from the crowd.

Lat er (Cm7)on while we skate a round

we’ll build a (Bbmaj7)fire and we’ll wait a round

un til a (Bm9)co zy cor ner can be found.

Then what ’ll we (A7)do?

(D7)I’ll

(Gm)leave it to you, we’re gon na (F)trust in that moon a bove,

and (Cdim)when the sleigh ride’s (C7)o ver,

we’re (Cdim)gon na be in (C)clo ver,

(Cm6)af ter we cud dle near,

(G)may be we’ll find that (F)we’re

(Gm7)in

(F)love.

(F)Why don’t you come a long?

We’re (Cdim)go in’ on a (C7)sleigh ride,

we’re (Cdim)go in’ on a (C7)sleigh ride.

(C7)And if it (C)starts to snow,

let it snow.

So let your (F)hap pi ness hum a long;

the (Cdim)moon light is n’t (C7)paint ed,

it (Cdim)helps you get a (C7)quaint ed

(C7)you’ll steal a (C)kiss with out

mist le toe.

Lat er (Cm7)on while we skate a round

we’ll build a (Bbmaj7)fire and we’ll wait a round

un til a (Bm9)co zy cor ner can be found.

Then what ’ll we (A7)do?

(D7)I’ll

(Gm)leave it to you, we’re gon na (F)trust in that moon a bove,

and (Cdim)when the sleigh ride’s (C7)o ver,

we’re (Cdim)gon na be in (C)clo ver,

(Cm6)af ter we cud dle near,

(G)may be we’ll find that (F)we’re

(Gm7)in

(F)love.

(F)love.

Goin' On A Sleighride by Ralph Blane — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Goin' On A Sleighride by Ralph Blane 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 Bb at 96 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "Goin' On A Sleighride" 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 "Goin' On A Sleighride"?
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.