Is "It's Christmas Time All Over The World" 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 Christmas Time All Over The World"?

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 "It's Christmas Time All Over The World" use?

Just 30 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abmaj7, Am7, Bb7, Bb9, Bbm7, C7, +22 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Hugh Martin songs work for kids?

Try "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas", "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.

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It's Christmas Time All Over The World

· by Hugh Martin

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Lyrics

It’s (Eb6)Christ (D)mas (Db)time (C9)all (F9)o ver (F)the (Bb9)world, and (Eb6)Christ (D)mas (Db)here (C9)at (F)home.

(Fm7)The (Ab6)church (G)bells (Gb)chime (F9)wher (G)ev er we (C7)roam, So (Fm7)Joy eux No (Ebmaj7)ël, (D)Fe liz Na (Cm7)tal, (Ab)Gel luk kig (Fm7)Kerst feest

(Fb9)to (Eb)you!

(Bb7)The (Eb6)snow (D)is (Db)thick (C9)in (F9)most of (F)the (Bb9)world, and (Eb6)chil (D)dren’s (Db)eyes (C9)are (F)wide,

(Fm7)as (Ab6)old (G)Saint (Gb)Nick (F9)gets (G)read y to (C7)ride.

So, (Fm7)Fe liz Nav i (Ebmaj7)dad, (D)Cra ciun Fe ri (Cm7)cit, (Ab)and Hap py (Fm7)New Year

(Fb9)to (Eb)you!

Though the (D)cus toms may (Cm)change,

and the (Fm7)lan guage is (Ebmaj9)strange,

this ap (A)peal we (D7)feel is (Gm)real in Hol land or (Fm7)Hong

(Bb7)Kong.

It’s (Eb6)Christ (D)mas (Db)time (C9)all (F9)o ver (F)the (Bb9)world, in (Eb6)plac (D)es (Db)near (C9)and (F)far;

(Fm7)and (Ab6)so, (G)my (Gb)friends, (F9)wher (G)ev er you (C7)are; A (Fm7)Fröh li che Weih (Ebmaj7)nacht en!

(D)Ka la Christ (Cm7)ou ge na!

(Bbm7)Yo i Kurisu (Abmaj7)ma su!

Which means a (Fm7)ver y mer ry (Fm9)Christ mas

(Bb)to (Eb6)you!

(Bb7)It’s (Eb6)Christ (D)mas (Db)time (C9)all (F9)o ver (F)the (Bb9)world, and (Eb6)Christ (D)mas (Db)here (C9)at (F)home.

(Fm7)The (Ab6)church (G)bells (Gb)chime (F9)wher (G)ev er we (C7)roam, So (Fm7)(Zhwoh yuh No (Ebmaj7)el) (D)(Feh leez Nah (Cm7)tahl) (Ab)(Huh lukh kuh (Fm7)Kairst feest)

(Fb9)to (Eb)you!

(Bb7)The (Eb6)snow (D)is (Db)thick (C9)in (F9)most of (F)the (Bb9)world, and (Eb6)chil (D)dren’s (Db)eyes (C9)are (F)wide,

(Fm7)as (Ab6)old (G)Saint (Gb)Nick (F9)gets (G)read y to (C7)ride.

So, (Fm7)Fe liz Nav i (Ebmaj7)dad, (D)Cra ciun Fe ri (Cm7)cit, (Ab)and Hap py (Fm7)New Year

(Fb9)to (Eb)you!

Though the (D)cus toms may (Cm)change,

and the (Fm7)lan guage is (Ebmaj9)strange,

this ap (A)peal we (D7)feel is (Gm)real in Hol land or (Fm7)Hong

(Bb7)Kong.

It’s (Eb6)Christ (D)mas (Db)time (C9)all (F9)o ver (F)the (Bb9)world, in (Eb6)plac (D)es (Db)near (C9)and (F)far;

(Fm7)and (Ab6)so, (G)my (Gb)friends, (F9)wher (G)ev er you (C7)are; A (Fm7)Fröh li che Weih (Ebmaj7)nacht en!

(D)Ka la Christ (Cm7)ou ge na!

(Bbm7)Yo i Kurisu (Abmaj7)ma su!

Which means a (Fm7)ver y mer ry (Fm9)Christ mas

(Bb)to (Eb6)you!

(Bb7)It’s (Fm9)Christ mas

(Bb7#5)to (Eb)you!

It's Christmas Time All Over The World by Hugh Martin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “It's Christmas Time All Over The World” 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 Ab at 240 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 "It's Christmas Time All Over The World" 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 Christmas Time All Over The World"?: 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 "It's Christmas Time All Over The World" use?: Just 30 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abmaj7, Am7, Bb7, Bb9, Bbm7, C7, +22 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Hugh Martin songs work for kids?: Try "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas", "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.