Is "My Only Wish This Year" 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 "My Only Wish This Year"?

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 "My Only Wish This Year" use?

Just 18 chords: A7, Am7, Bm7, C, D, Dm, Dm7, Dsus2, +10 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Britney Spears songs work for kids?

Try "CIRCUS", "PIECE OF ME", "BREAK THE ICE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

My Only Wish This Year

· by Britney Spears

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Lyrics

Last night I took a walk in the snow.

Cou ples hold ing hands; plac es to go.

Seems like ev ’ry one but me is in love.

(Gsus)San ta, can you (G)hear me?

I signed my let ter that I sealed with a kiss.

I sent it off, cial it just said your this:

I know ex act ly what I want this year.

(G7sus)San ta, can you (G7)hear me?

I want my (Em7)ba by, ba by, yeah.

I want some one to love me some one to hold me.

(Em7)May be, may be, yeah, he’ll be (Fmaj7)all I hope un der a the (Gsus)big red bow.

(C)San ta can you (Fmaj7)hear me?

(Dm7)I have been so (Gsus)good this (G)year.

And (C)all I want is (Fmaj7)one thing;

(Dm7)tell me my true (Gsus)love is (G)here.

He’s (Em7)all I want, (Am7)just for me, (Em7)un der neath my (Am7)Christ mas tree.

(F)I’ll be wat ing (C)here.

(Dm7)San ta, that’s my (G7sus)on ly wish this (C)year.

Christ mas Eve, I just can’t sleep.

Would I be wrong for tak ing a peek?

’Cause I heard that you’re com ing to town.

(G7sus)San ta, can you (G7)hear me?

(C)year.

I (Dm)hope my let ter (Fm6)reach es you in time.

(Dm)Bring me love (Fm6)I can call all mine.

’Cause (E7)I have been so good, so good this year.

(F)Can’t be a lone un der mis tle toe; he’s (G7sus)all I want in a (A7)big red bow.

(D)San (CN.C.)ta, can you hear me?

I have been so good this year.

And all I want is one thing;

tell me my true love is here.

He’s (F#m7)all I want, (Bm7)just for me, (F#m7)un der neath my (Bm7)Christ mas tree.

(G)I’ll be wait ing (D)here.

(Em7)San ta that’s my (A7sus)on ly wish this (D)year.

Well, he’s (F#m7)all I want, (Bm7)just for me, (F#m7)un der neath my (Bm7)Christ mas tree (G)I’ll be wait ing (Dsus2)here.

(Em7)San ta that’s my (A7sus)on ly wish this (D)year.

(Gmaj7)San ta that’s my (A7sus)on ly wish this year.

My Only Wish This Year by Britney Spears — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “My Only Wish This Year” by Britney Spears 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 140 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 "My Only Wish This Year" 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 "My Only Wish This Year"?: 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 "My Only Wish This Year" use?: Just 18 chords: A7, Am7, Bm7, C, D, Dm, Dm7, Dsus2, +10 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Britney Spears songs work for kids?: Try "CIRCUS", "PIECE OF ME", "BREAK THE ICE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.