Please Come Home For Christmas

by Eagles

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Bells will be (G)ring ing

the sad, sad (G7)news,

oh Christ what a (C)Christ mas

to have the (C#dim7)blues!

Please My ba by’s (G)gone, mas,

(C)please I have no (G)friends mas;

to wish me (A7)greet ings

once a (D7)gain.

Choirs will be (G)sing ing

the “Si lent (G7)Night,”

oh Christ what mas (C)car ols

by can dle (C#dim7)light.

Please come home for (G)Christ mas,

(C)please come home for (G)Christ mas;

if not for (A7)greet ings

once a (D7)gain.

Choirs will be (A7)Christ mas,

by New Year’s (C)night.

(G7)Friends and re (C)la tions

send sal u (Cm)ta tions

(G)sure

as the (D)stars shine a (G7)bove.

For this is (C)Christ mas,

yes, Christ mas, my (Cm)dear.

It’s the time of (A7)year

to be with the one you (D7)love.

So won’t you (G)tell me

you’ll nev er more (G7)roam,

Christ mas and (C7)New Year

will find you at (C#dim7)home.

There’ll be no more (G)sor row

no grief and (Em)pain

and (A7)I’ll be (G)hap py, (Em)hap py (A7)once

a (G)gain.

(G7)Friends and re (C)la tions

send sal u (Cm)ta tions

(G)sure

as the (D)stars shine a (G7)bove.

For this is (C)Christ mas,

yes, Christ mas, my (Cm)dear.

It’s the time of (A7)year

to be with the one you (D7)love.

So won’t you (G)tell me

you’ll nev er more (G7)roam,

Christ mas and (C7)New Year

will find you at (C#dim7)home.

There’ll be no more (G)sor row

no grief and (Em)pain

and (A7)I’ll be (G)hap py, (Em)hap py (A7)once

a (G)gain.

(G7)Friends and re (G)gain.

Please Come Home For Christmas by Eagles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Please Come Home For Christmas by Eagles 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 G 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 "Please Come Home For 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 "Please Come Home For 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.
What other Eagles songs work for kids?
Try "HEARTACHE TONIGHT", "NEW KID IN TOWN", "SAD CAFE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.