Miss You Most At Christmas Time

· by Mariah Carey

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The (D)fire is burn win ing, the (Gm6)rooms all a glow,

out (D)side the De cem ber wind (Gm6)blows.

A (D)way in the dis tance the (F#)car ol ers sing in the snow.

(G)Ev ’ry bod y’s laugh ing, the (B7)world is cel e brat ing and (Em7)ev ’ry one’s so hap py ex (Gm6)cept for me to night.

Be cause I (D)miss you

(F#7)most at Christ mas time and I can’t (Bm)get you,

(D7)get you off my mind.

(G)Ev ’ry oth er sea son comes a (F#m7)long and (F#)I’m al (Bm)right.

But then I (Bm7)miss you

(A)most at Christ mas time.

I (D)gaze out the win dow this (Gm6)cold win ter’s night

at (D)all of the twin kl ing (Gm6)lights,

a (D)lone in the dark ness, re (F#)mem ber ing when you were mine.

(G)Ev ’ry bod y’s smil ing, the (B7)whole world is re joic ing and (Em7)ev ’ry one’s em brac ing ex (Gm6)cept for you and I.

Ba by, I (D)miss you

(F#7)most at Christ mas time and I can’t (Bm)get you,

(D7)get you off my mind.

(G)Ev ’ry oth er sea son comes a (F#m7)long and (F#)I’m al (Bm)right.

But then I (Bm7)miss you

(A)most at Christ mas time.

I

Oh.

In the (F#7)spring time those (Bm)mem ’ries start to fade

with the A pril (Dmaj7)rain.

Through the sum mer days till (A#dim)au tumn’s leaves are (Bm7)gone,

(E7sus)I get by with (E7)out you till the (Gm7)snow be gins to fall and then I (F)miss you

(A7)most at Christ mas time and I (Dm)can’t get you, no no no, (F7)get you off my mind.

(Bb)Ev ’ry oth er sea son comes a (Am7)long and (A)I’m al (Dm7)right.

But then I (G7)miss you

(Gm9)most (Am7)at (Bb)Christ (C)mas (F)time.

Miss You Most At Christmas Time by Mariah Carey — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Miss You Most At Christmas Time” by Mariah Carey 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 D at 90 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 "Miss You Most At Christmas Time" 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 "Miss You Most At Christmas Time"?: 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 Mariah Carey songs work for kids?: Try "THANK GOD I FOUND YOU", "ALWAYS BE MY BABY", "MY ALL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.