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Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

· by Melissa Etheridge

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Lyrics

Have your (C#m7)self

a

mer ry lit tle (B9)Christ mas.

Let your (C#m7)heart

be (F#m7)light.

From now (C#m7)on our (F#m7)trou bles will be

out of (Emaj7)sight.

Have your (C#m7)self

a

mer ry lit tle (B9)Christ mas.

Make the (C#m7)yule tide (F#m7)gay.

From now (C#m7)on our (F#m7)trou bles will be (G#7)miles

a way.

Here we are as in (G#m7)old en days,

(F#m7)hap py gold en days

of (Emaj7)yore.

Faith ful (D#)friends who are (G#m7)dear to us

gath er (F#m7)near to us

once more.

Through the (C#m7)years

we (F#m7)all

will be to (B9)geth er

(C#m7)if the fates al (F#m7)low.

Hang a (C#m7)shin ing star

up on the (G#7)high est

bough.

And have your self

a mer ry lit tle (B9)Christ mas

now.

bough.

And (Amaj7)have

your self

a (F#m7)mer ry lit tle (B9)Christ mas (Emaj7)now.

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas by Melissa Etheridge — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” by Melissa Etheridge 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 E at 60 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 14 chords: A#m7, Amaj7, B7, B9, C#m, C#m7, D#7, E, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Melissa Etheridge songs work for kids?: Try "PIECE OF MY HEART", "MERRY CHRISTMAS, BABY", "I WANT TO COME OVER". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.