Tennessee Christmas

by Amy Grant

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Lyrics

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

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

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

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

Eve.

But (F)it does n’t mat ter, (C)give me the laugh ter, (G)I’m gon na choose to na keep

an oth er (C)ten der Ten nes see Christ mas.

The (G)on ly Christ mas for (C)me.

Where the love cir cles a round us

like the gifts a round our tree.

Well, I know there’s more snow up in Col o rad o than my roof will ev er see.

But a (F)ten der Ten (G)nes see Christ mas

is the (Dm)on ly Christ mas for (C)me.

(C)Ev ’ry now and then I get a wan derin’ urge to see,

(C)may be Cal i for nia, may be Tin sel town’s for me.

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

(G)Bring home a tan for New Year’s deep.

Eve.

But (F)Sure sounds ex cit ing, (C)aw f’ly in vit ing; (G)still I think I’m gon na keep

an oth er (C)ten der Ten nes see Christ mas.

The (G)on ly Christ mas for (C)me.

Where the love cir cles a round us like the gifts a round our tree.

Well, they say in L.

A.

it’s a warm hol i day, it’s the on ly place to be.

But a (F)ten der Ten (G)nes see Christ mas

is the (Dm)on ly Christ mas for (C)me.

(C)me.

Well, I know (Am)me.

A (F)ten der Ten (G)nes see Christ mas

is the (Dm)on

ly (G)Christ mas

for (C)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 C at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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.