I'll Be Home For Christmas

by Josh Groban

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Lyrics

I am (Csus2)dream ing to (Ebdim7)night

of a (Bbsus2)place

I (Dbdim)love,

e ven (F)more than I u

sual ly (Bb)do.

And al (Am11)though

I (D)know

it’s a (C7)long road back,

I prom ise (F)you:

I’ll be home

for (Cm7)Christ mas;

you can count (G)on (Cm7)me.

Please have (F7)snow

and mis tle (Gm)toe

and (C7)pres ents

(C)on

the (Cm7)tree.

Christ mas (Dbdim7)Eve

will (Cm7)find you

where the love (G7)light

(Cm7)gleams.

(Eb)I’ll

be home

for (Bb)Christ

(G7)mas,

if (F)on ly in my (Bb)dreams.

Christ mas (Gdim)Eve

will (Cm)find me

where the love

(G7)light (Cm)gleams.

I’ll be (Ab13)home

for (Bb)Christ

(G)mas,

if (Gm7)on (C7)ly (Cm7)in my (D)dreams,

if (Cm)on (Cm7)ly (Eb)in (F)my (Bb)dreams.

I'll Be Home For Christmas by Josh Groban — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I'll Be Home For Christmas” by Josh Groban 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 Eb at 68 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 "I'll Be Home For 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 "I'll Be Home For 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.
What other Josh Groban songs work for kids?
Try "YOU RAISE ME UP", "FEBRUARY SONG", "HIGHER WINDOW". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.