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Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

· by Frank Sinatra

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Lyrics

(C)When the (G7)stee ple bells (Am)sound their (G)“A,”

(F)they don’t (Em)play it (Am)in (D7)tune.

(Am7)But the (Em)wel kin will (Am6)ring (B7)one (Em)day,

(G)and that (Am7)day will (D9)be (G7sus)soon.

(C)Have your (Am7)self a (Dm7)mer ry lit tle (F)Christ (G7)mas, (C)let your (Am)heart be (G7sus)light.

(C)From now (Am7)on our (Dm7)trou bles will be (G7)out of (E7)sight.

(C)Have your (Am)self a (Dm7)mer ry lit tle (F)Christ (G7)mas, (C)make the (Am)Yule tide (G7sus)gay.

(C)From now (Am7)on our (Dm7)trou bles will be (E7)miles a (Am7)way.

(Fmaj9)Here we (Fm)are as in (C)old en days,

hap py (Dm7)gold en days

(G)of (C)yore.

(F#)Faith ful (B13)friends (B)who are (Em)dear to us

gath er (G)near to us

(D7)once (G7sus)more.

(C)Through the (Am)years we (Dm7)all will be to (F)geth (G7)er, (C)if the fates al (G7sus)low.

(C)Hang a (Am7)shin ing (Dm7)star up on the (E)high (E7)est (Am)bough,

(C)and (Fmaj9)have your (Am)self a (Dm7)mer ry lit tle (Dm7)Christ (G)mas (C)now.

(Fmaj9)Here we (Fm)are as in (C)old en days,

hap py (Dm7)gold en days

(G)of (Cmaj7)yore.

(F#)Faith ful (B13)friends (B)who are (Em)dear to us

gath er (G)near to us

(D7)once (G7sus)more.

(C)Through the (Am)years we (Dm7)all will be to (F)geth (G7)er, (C)if the (Am)fates al (G7sus)low.

(C)Hang a (Am7)shin ing (Dm7)star up on the (E)high est (Am)bough,

(C)and (Fmaj9)have your (Am7)self a (Dm7)mer ry lit tle (Dm7)Christ (G)mas (C)now.

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas by Frank Sinatra — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” by Frank Sinatra 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 88 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 "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" 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 "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 — 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 "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" use?: Just 29 chords: A7, Abm7, Am, Am6, Am7, Am9, B7, Bdom, +21 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Frank Sinatra songs work for kids?: Try "THE CONTINENTAL", "LOST IN THE STARS", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.