Making Today A Perfect Day

by Idina Menzel & Kristen Bell and Cast

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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 (G7)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.

A choo!

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

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

Just (Csus)fol low (C)the string!

I’ve got big plans!

I’ve got sur (C)pris (G)es 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 (Bb6/9)Kris toff and (F)Sven to take a show’r.

If (G)some (Gsus)one (G)wants (C)to (G)hold me back, (C)I’d (G)like (F)to (G)see (C)them (Fsus2)try.

(C)I’m (Em7)on (Am7)the (G)birth (Am7)day (G)plan (Gsus2)at tack: I’m giv ing you the sun, the (F)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 (C)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 (F)day for you.

A (C)choo!

A (Csus)choo!

(C)A choo!

Sur prise, sur prise!

This one is (C)spe cial (G)ly A (C)choo!

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 (Fsus2)next one is the beh (CN.C.)eh a (G)choo!

(G)El sa, (Gsus)you (G)got (C)ta (G)go (Gsus2)lie (F)down.

(C)No (G)way!

(F)We (G)have (C)to (F5)paint (Fsus2)the town.

But (Em7)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 ven

tion?

No thanks.

We’ll take it.

We’re (Bb)mak ing to day a (F)per fect day for (C)Mak ing to day a spe cial day.

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

Prin cess An na, And (Ab6)I love you, (Am)too.

(C7)so we’re (F)mak ing to day a per fect day.

(A (G)fab u lous day in ev ’ry way...

Yes, we are (G)mak ing to day a per fect day.

Mak in’ dreams!

Mak in’ plans!

Go, go, go, go!

(G)Fol low the string to the end.

You are my ver y best friend.

El sa?

What?

I’m fine.

We’re gon na (D7)climb!!!

We’re gon na 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.

O kay,

I have a cold.

Sur (G7sus)prise!!!!

Wow!!

Wow...

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

We’re (Bb)mak ing to day a (F)smil ey face, all (G)shin y (C)and (G7)new.

There’s a (Bb)fine line be tween (F)cha os and a (Fm)hul la (Ab6)ba (Am)loo!

So we’re (Dm7)mak ing to (C)day a (F)per fect (G7sus)day, (Dm7)mak ing to (C)day a (F)per fect (G7sus)day!

(Dm7)A!

(C)N!

(F)N!

(G)A!

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

Hap py birth day.

(C)Mak ing to day a (G)hap py day, and no I feel love in’ you, ba by!!

For (C)ev ’ry thing you (G)are to us, and (D7)all that you do, I do!

we’re (Em7)mak ing to (D)day a (G)per fect (A7sus)day, (Em7)mak ing to (D)day a (G)per fect (A7sus)day, we’re (Em7)mak ing to (D)day a (G)per fect (A7sus)day.

(A5)Per fect day!

A choo!

Making Today A Perfect Day by Idina Menzel & Kristen Bell and Cast — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Making Today A Perfect Day by Idina Menzel & Kristen Bell and Cast 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 130 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 "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.
How many chords does "Making Today A Perfect Day" use?
Just 41 chords: A, A7, Ab, Ab6, Am, Am7, Apow, B, +33 more. Take it one section at a time.