Song For A Winter's Night

· by Gordon Lightfoot

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Lyrics

The lamp is (F)burn ing low up on my ta ble (Eb)top;

the snow is (F7)soft ly (Bb)fall ing.

The air is (F)still with in the (Gm)si lence of my (Eb)room;

(Bb)I hear your voice soft ly (Bb)call ing.

If I could (F7)on ly (Eb)have you (F)near

to breathe a (Gm)sigh or (Cm7)two,

I would be (F)hap py just to hold the hands I (Eb)love

(Bb)up on this (F7)win ter’s night with (Bb)you.

The fire is (F)dy ing now, my lamp is grow ing (Eb)dim;

the shades of (F7)night are (Bb)lift ing.

The morn ing (F)light with steals a (Gm)cross my win dow (Eb)pane

(Bb)where webs of snow soft are (Bb)drift ing.

If I could (F7)on ly (Eb)have you (F)near

to breathe a (Gm)sigh or (Cm7)two,

I would be (F)hap py just to hold the hands I (Eb)love

(Bb)up on this (F7)win ter’s night with (Bb)you.

up on this (F7)win ter’s night with (D7)you;

and to be (F7)once a gain with (Bb)you.

Song For A Winter's Night by Gordon Lightfoot — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Song For A Winter's Night” by Gordon Lightfoot 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 Eb at 120 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "Song For A Winter's Night" 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 "Song For A Winter's Night"?: 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 "Song For A Winter's Night" use?: Just 9 chords: Bb, Cm7, D, D7, Eb, F, F7, Fm7, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Gordon Lightfoot songs work for kids?: Try "SUNDOWN", "CAREFREE HIGHWAY", "If You Could Read My Mind". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.