Making Christmas (From The Nightmare Before Christmas)

by Danny Elfman

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This time...

(Fm6)This time...

(Cm)Mak ing Christ mas.

Mak ing Christ mas.

Mak ing Christ mas, mak ing Christ mas is

It’s (Fdim7)ours this (Cm6)time, and (Fdim7)won’t the (Cm6)chil dren (Fdim7)be sur (Cm6)prised?

It’s (Fm)ours this (D)time!

(Gm)Mak ing Christ mas, mak ing Christ mas, mak ing Christ mas.

(F#dim)Time to (Em)give them (F#dim)some thing (Em)fun they’ll (F#dim)talk a (Em)bout for (F#dim)years to (Em)come.

(CN.C.)Let’s have a cheer from ev ’ry one.

time to par ty!

(Gm)Mak ing Christ mas, mak ing Christ mas.

(C#dim7)Snakes and mice get wrapped up so nice with (Am)spi der legs and pret ty bows!

It’s (Db)ours (Fm)this (G)time!

(Dm)All to geth er, (Bb)that and this, with (G7)all our tricks we’re (Bb)mak ing Christ (A)mas (Dm)time!

I (Bbdim7)don’t be (Dm)lieve what’s (E)hap p’ning to (Bm)me.

My (Edim)hopes, my (Bm)dreams,

my (E)fan ta (B)sies.

Won’t they be im pressed?

I am a gen i us!

See (Edim7)how I (Bm)trans formed (F#7)this old (Bm)rat in (Edim7)to a (Bm)most de (F#7)light ful (Bm)hat.

My (Em)com pli ments, from (B7)me to you, on (Em)this, your most in (B7)trigu ing hat.

Con (Em)sid er, though, this (Am)sub sti tute: A (B)bat in place of this old rat.

(Dm)No, no, no, now (Gm)that’s all wrong.

This (Dm)thing will nev er (A7)make a pres ent.

(Dm)It’s been dead for (Gm)much too long.

Try (Dm)some thing fresh er, (A)some thing pleas ant.

All to geth er, (Bb)that and this, with (G7)all our tricks we’re (Bb)mak ing (A)Christ mas (Dm)time!

(Fm)Mak ing Christ mas, mak ing Christ mas, la, la, la!

It’s (Gdim7)al most (Dm)here and (A)we can’t (Dm)wait, so (Gdim7)ring the (Dm)bells and (A)cel e (Dm)brate.

’Cause (A)when the full moon starts to climb, we’ll all sing out: It’s Christ mas (Dm)time!

Making Christmas (From The Nightmare Before Christmas) by Danny Elfman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Making Christmas (From The Nightmare Before Christmas)” by Danny Elfman 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 A at 116 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "Making Christmas (From The Nightmare Before 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 "Making Christmas (From The Nightmare Before 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.