Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

by Hugh Martin

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

(C)From now on, our (F)trou bles will be (G)out of (C)sight.

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

(C)From now on, our (F)trou bles will be (E7)miles a (Am)way.

(F)Here we are (Fm)as in (G)old en days, (Am)hap py (Dm)gold en days (G7)of (C)yore.

(Am)Faith ful friends (B)who are (Em)dear to us, (Cm)gath er (G)near to us (Dm7)once (G7)more.

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

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

and (F)have your self a (Dm)mer ry lit tle (G7)Christ mas (C)now.

(F)Here we are (Fm)as in (G)old en days, (Am)hap py (Dm)gold en days (G7)of (C)yore.

(Am)Faith ful friends (B)who are (Em)dear to us, (Cm)gath er (G)near to us (Dm7)once (G7)more.

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

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

and (F)have your self a (Dm)mer ry lit tle (G7)Christ mas (C)now.

(C)now.

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas by Hugh Martin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” by Hugh Martin 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 120 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 "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 15 chords: Am, B, C, C7, Cm, Dm, Dm7, E7, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Hugh Martin songs work for kids?
Try "IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME ALL OVER THE WORLD", "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas", "It's Christmas Time All Over The World". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.