Tennessee Christmas

by Amy Grant

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Lyrics

(F)Come on weath er (Dm7)man, give us a (Eb)fore cast snow y (C)white.

(F)Can’t you hear the (Dm7)prayers of ev ’ry (Eb)child like heart to (C)night?

(Bb)Rock ies are call in’, (F)Den ver snow fall in’.

(C)Some bod y said it’s (F)four feet deep.

But (Bb)it does n’t mat ter, (F)give me the laugh ter, (C7)I’m gon na choose to na (C7)keep a noth er (F)ten der Ten nes see (Bb)Christ mas, the (C)on ly Christ mas for (F)me.

Where the love cir cles a (Dm)round us like the (Gm7)gifts a round our (C)tree.

Well, I (F)know there’s more snow up in (Am)Co lo ra do than my (F7)roof will ev er (Bb)see.

(Bb)But a (C)ten der Ten nes see (F)Christ mas (Dm)is the (C)on ly Christ mas for (F)me.

(F)Ev ’ry now and (Dm7)then I get a (Eb)wan derin’ urge to (C)see.

(F)May be Cal i (Dm7)for nia, may be (Eb)tin sel town’s for (C)me.

(Bb)There’s a pa rade there, (F)we’d have it made there.

(C)Bring home a tan for (F)New Year’s Eve.

But (Bb)Sure sounds ex cit ing, (F)aw fully in vit ing, (C7)still I think I’m gon na (C7)keep a noth er (F)ten der Ten nes see (Bb)Christ mas, the (C)on ly Christ mas for (F)me.

Where the love cir cles a (Dm)round us like the (Gm7)gifts a round our (C)tree.

Well, they (F)say in L.

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it’s a (Am)warm hol i day, it’s the (F7)on ly place to (Bb)be.

(Bb)But a (C)ten der Ten nes see (F)Christ mas (Dm)is the (C)on ly Christ mas for (F)me.

(F)me.

Well, I (Dm)me.

(F7)A (Bb)ten der Ten (C)nes see (F)Christ mas (Dm)is the (Gm7)on

ly (C)Christ mas for (F)me.

Tennessee Christmas by Amy Grant — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Tennessee Christmas” by Amy Grant 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 Bb at 110 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 "Tennessee 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 "Tennessee 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.