Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

by Lady A

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Lyrics

Have your self a (Em7)mer ry lit tle Christ mas.

Let your heart

be light.

From now on our (G)trou bles will be (A7)out of sight.

Have your self a (Em7)mer ry lit tle (A7)Christ mas.

Make the yule tide (Em7)gay.

From now on our (G)trou bles will be (F#7)miles a way.

Here we are

as in (F#m7)old en days,

hap (Fdim)py (Em7)gold en days

(A7)of (Dmaj7)yore.

Faith ful friends who are (F#m)dear to us

gath er (E7sus)near to us

once more.

Through the years we (Em7)all will be to (A7)geth er

if the fates

al low.

Hang a shin ing (G)star up on the (F#7)high est (Bm)bough.

And (Gmaj7)have your self

a (Em7)mer ry lit tle (A7)Christ mas (D)now.

(A7)Christ mas

(D)now.

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas by Lady A โ€” Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows โ€œHave Yourself A Merry Little Christmasโ€ by Lady A in our color-coded kid songbook view โ€” 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 D at 110 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 โ€” 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 "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" good for a child learning piano?
Yes โ€” 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 "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"?
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 โ€” 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 โ€” tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" use?
Just 18 chords: A, A7, Bm, Bm7, C, C#7, D, D7, +10 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Lady A songs work for kids?
Try "I RUN TO YOU", "JUST A KISS", "DOWNTOWN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.