It Must Have Been The Mistletoe

by Barbara Mandrell

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It (F)must have been the mis tle toe, the (F)la zy fire, the fall ing snow, the (Bb)mag ic in the frost y air, that (Bb)feel ing ev ’ry where.

It (F)must have been the pret ty lights that (Cm7)glis tened in the (Eb)si lent night, or (Bbmaj7)may be just the (Gm7)stars so bright that (Bb)shined a bove you.

(Bbmaj7)Our

first

(Fmaj7)Christ

mas,

(Gm7)more than we’d been (C9)dream ing of.

(Bbm7)Old

(Eb9)Saint

(Cm7)Nich

(Fm7)’las

(Bb7sus)had his fin gers crossed

that (Bb)we would fall in love.

It (F)could have been the hol i day, the (F)mid night ride up on a sleigh, the (Bb)coun try side all dressed in white, that (Bb)cra zy snow ball fight.

It (F)could have been the stee ple bell that (Cm7)wrapped us up with (Eb)in its spell.

It (Bbmaj7)on ly took one (Gm7)kiss to know, it (Bb)must have (C6)been

the (F)mis tle toe.

(Bbmaj7)Our

first

(Fmaj7)Christ

mas,

(Gm7)more than we’d been (C9)dream ing of.

(Bbm7)Old

(Eb9)Saint

(Cm7)Nich

(Fm7)’las

(Bb7sus)must have known that kiss

would (Db)lead to all of this.

It (Ab)must have been the mis tle toe, the (Ab)la zy fire, the fall ing snow, the (Db)mag ic in the frost y air, that (Db)made me love you.

On (Ab)Christ mas Eve a wish came true, that (Ebm7)night I fell in (Gb)love with you.

It (Db)on ly took one kiss to know, it (Bbm7)must have (Db)been

the (Ab)mis tle toe!

It (Bbm7)must have (Eb6)been

the (Fm)mis tle toe!

It (Bbm7)must have (Db)been

the (Ab)mis tle toe!

It Must Have Been The Mistletoe by Barbara Mandrell β€” Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows β€œIt Must Have Been The Mistletoe” by Barbara Mandrell in our color-coded kid songbook view β€” 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 Bb at 98 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement β€” 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 β€” 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 "It Must Have Been The Mistletoe" good for a child learning piano?
Yes β€” 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 "It Must Have Been The Mistletoe"?
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 β€” 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 β€” tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "It Must Have Been The Mistletoe" use?
Just 23 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb7, Bbm7, Bbmaj7, C, C6, C7, +15 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Barbara Mandrell songs work for kids?
Try "I WAS COUNTRY WHEN COUNTRY WASN'T COOL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.