It's Beginning To Look Like Christmas

· by Perry Como

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It’s be (G)gin ning to look a (C)lot like (G)Christ mas,

(B7)ev ’ry where you (C)go.

(E7)Take a (Am7)look in the five and (D7)ten,

glis ten ing once a (G6)gain, with (D)can dy (D#dim)canes and (A7)sil ver lanes a (D7)glow.

It’s be (G)gin ning to look a (C)lot like (G)Christ mas,

(B7)toys in ev ’ry (C)store.

(E7)But the (Am7)pret ti est sight to (Gdim)see is the (G)hol ly (F)that will (E7)be on your (Am7)own

(D9)front (G)door.

A pair of (B7)hop a long boots and a pis tol that shoots is the (Em)wish of (B7)Bar ney and (Em)Ben.

(A7)Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk is the (D)hope of (A7)Jan ice and (D)Jen.

And Mom and Dad can (Em7)hard ly wait for (D)school to (Fdim)start a (D7)gain.

It’s be (G)gin ning to look a (C)lot like (G)Christ mas,

(B7)ev ’ry where you (C)go.

(E7)There’s a (Am7)tree in the Grand Ho (D7)tel,

one in the park as (G6)well, the (D)stur dy (D#dim)kind that (A7)does n’t mind the (D7)snow.

It’s be (G)gin ning to look a (C)lot like (G)Christ mas,

(B7)soon the bells will (C)start.

(E7)And the (Am7)thing that will make them (Gdim)ring is the (G)car ol (F)that you (E7)sing right with (Am7)in

(D9)your

(G)heart.

It's Beginning To Look Like Christmas by Perry Como — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “It's Beginning To Look Like Christmas” by Perry Como 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 G at 100 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 "It's Beginning To Look Like 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 "It's Beginning To Look Like 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 Perry Como songs work for kids?: Try "ROUND AND ROUND", "MAGIC MOMENTS", "A – YOU'RE ADORABLE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.