Making Today A Perfect Day

by Idina Menzel

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(C)You’ve nev er had a real (D7)birth day be fore, ex (F)cept of course the ones you spent out (F7)side my locked (G)door.

So I’m (C)here, way too late, to help (D7)you cel e brate and be (F)your birth day date, if I (C)may.

(Ab)El sa, I’m think in’ you (C)might have a cold.

a (Bbsus2)cold nev er both ered me an y way.

I’ve got big plans!

I’ve got sur pris es (G)for to day!

Noth ing, but (F)noth ing’s gon na (Gsus)get in our way!

I’ve worked for weeks, planned ev ’ry thing with in my pow’r.

I e ven got (F)Kris toff and Sven to take a (G)show’r.

(C)If (G)some (Gsus)one (G)wants (C)to (G)hold me back, (C)I’d (G)like (F)to (G)see (C)them (F)try.

(C)I’m on (Am7)the (G)birth (Am7)day (G)plan (Gsus2)at tack: I’m giv ing (C)you the sun, the (G7sus)moon and the sky.

I’m (Bb)mak ing to day a (F)per fect day for (G)you.

I’m (Bb)mak ing to day a (F)blast, if it’s the (G)last thing I do.

For (Bb)ev ’ry thing you (F)are to me, and (Fm)all you’ve been (Am)through.

I’m (Dm7)mak ing to (C)day a (F)per fect day for you.

Sur prise, sur prise!

This one is (C)spe (G)cial ly Wow, you’ve got me (F)reel ing, but I’m (Gsus)still con cerned for (Em)you.

I think it’s time that you go home and get some rest.

We are not (Bb6)stop ping, ’cause the (F)next one is the (G)beh

El sa, you (G)got (C)ta (G)go lie (F)down.

(C)No (G)way!

(F)We (G)have (C)to (F)paint (G)the (Em)town.

But you (C)need (G)med i cal (Am7)at ten tion.

Are you (Dm7)sick?

How ’bout a (C)cold rem e dy of (F)my own in (G7sus)ven

tion?

We’re (Bb)mak ing to day a (F)per fect day for (G)you.

We’re (Bb)sing ing a birth day (F)song to make your (G)wish es come true.

We (Bb)love Prin cess (F7)An na.

And (Ab)I love you (Am)too.

(C)So we’re (Dm7)mak ing to (C)day a (F)per fect (F)day, (Dm7)mak ing to (Em)day a (C)per fect (G)day, (Dm7)mak ing to (Em7)day a (Fmaj7)per fect (G)day.

Mak in’ (F7)dreams!

Mak in’ plans!

Go, go, go, go!

(G7)Fol low the string to the end.

You are my ver y best friend.

I’m fine.

We’re gon na (D7)climb!

We’re gon na (D7)sing!

Fol low the string to the thing!

(E)Hap py, hap py, hap py, mer ry, mer ry, mer ry, (F)hot, (B)cold, (F)hot (G)birth day.

Al right, we can’t go on like this.

Let’s put this day on hold.

Come on, ad (Am7)mit it to your self.

I have a cold.

We’re (F)mak ing to day a per fect day for (G)you.

We’re (F)mak ing to day a smil ey face, all (G)shin y and new.

There’s a (F)fine line be tween cha os and a (Fm)hul la ba (Am)loo!

(C7)So we’re (Gsus)mak ing to day a per fect day, (G7sus)mak ing to day a per fect day!

(Dm7)A!

(C)N!

(F)N!

(G)A!

(G)Mak ing to day a per fect day for (D)you.

(G)Mak ing to day a hap py day, and (A)no feel ing blue.

For (G7)ev ’ry thing you are to us, and (Gm)all that (Bb6)you (Bm)do, (D)we’re (Em7)mak ing to (D)day a (G)per fect day, (Em7)mak ing to (D)day a (G)per fect day, we’re (Em7)mak ing to (D)day a (G)per fect (A7sus)day.

(A5)Per fect day!

Making Today A Perfect Day by Idina Menzel — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Making Today A Perfect Day by Idina Menzel 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 C at 108 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 "Making Today A Perfect Day" 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 Today A Perfect Day"?
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 Idina Menzel songs work for kids?
Try "BRAVE", "TAKE ME OR LEAVE ME", "Let It Go". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.