That Time Of Year (From Olaf's Frozen Adventure)

by Kate Anderson

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(Bb)Hap py, mer ry, (Csus)hol ly, jol ly (Bb)sea son’s greet ings (Eb)here!

I’m (Bb)won d’ring what your (Bb)fam ’ly (Eb)does at (Bb)“That time of (F)year?” (Bb)Love and joy and (Csus)peace on earth and (Bb)ti dings of good (Eb)cheer!

I’m (Bb)Do you (Bb)have tra (Bb)di tion (Eb6/9)things for (Bb)“That (F)time of (Bb)year?” Well, we (D7)hang up boughs of ev er green on (Gm)ev ’ry sin gle door way.

(C7)Bake a gi ant cook ie in the (F)wav y shape of Nor way.

(G)Go from door to door to door was (Cm)sail ing with our cho ir.

(F7)Hang up all your gi ant socks a bove an o pen fi re.

(A)So, (Bb)hap py mer ry (Eb)Yule tide car ol, (D)faith ful friends are (Gm)dear.

(C)Thanks for shar ing what you do at (Cm)“That (F7)time of (Bb)year.”

(Bb)Jol ly, mer ry, (Csus)hap py, hol ly, (Bb)on a mid night (Eb)clear.

I’m (Bb)here to ask you (Bb)what you (Eb)do at (Bb)“That time of (F)year.” (Bb)Hi!

Shal om!

and (Csus)Hap py Sol stice!

(Bb)Fan cy chan de (Eb)lier!

I’m (Bb)look ing (Bb)for tra (Bb)di tion (Eb6/9)stuff for (Bb)“That (F)time of (Bb)year.” Well, we (D7)make our dec o ra tions out of (Gm)flot ’ry sam and jet sam.

(C7)Bake a yum my fruit cake, and you (F)can’t leave till you get some!

(G)Buy each oth er pres ents and then (Cm)hide them ver y nim bly.

(F7)Wait up for a chub by man to shim my down your chim ney.

(A)Oh, (Bb)hap py mer ry (Eb)mule tied bar rels, (D)faith ful glad some (Gm)cheer.

(C)Thanks for shar ing what you do at (Cm)“That (F7)time of (Bb)year.”

(Bb)year.”

(D7)We knit scarves and sweat ers and we (Gm)wear our match ing mit tens.

(C7)Don’t for get the jam mies that I (F)knit ted for my kit tens!

(Bdim7)Eight nights in a row, we light Me (Cm)nor ahs on our man tles.

(Adim7)You

cut down a (F#dim7)tree,

and then you (Ebdim7)dress its corpse with (Cdim7)can dles!

An na and (C)El sa will have (Am)all (G6)that they (Ebdim7)need.

I’ll fill my (Am)sleigh here with the (D)help of my (Fm6)steed.

It ’ll be the (C)best “Time of (Dm9)year!” It’s up to (Gsus)you.

Up to (G)me!

(CN.C.)(Meow.)

(C)Hap py mer ry (Dm7)me le ka li ki (C)hol ly jol ly (D)hap py tap py!

(Fm6)Chub by man will soon ap pear and (C)faith ful friends are ti ny deer, and (F)fes tive ti ding’s mid night clear, and (C)can I leave this fruit cake here?

(Dm)At “That

(G)time

of (C)year!”

(C)(Meow.)

That Time Of Year (From Olaf's Frozen Adventure) by Kate Anderson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “That Time Of Year (From Olaf's Frozen Adventure)” by Kate Anderson 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 220 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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Frequently asked questions

Is "That Time Of Year (From Olaf's Frozen Adventure)" 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 "That Time Of Year (From Olaf's Frozen Adventure)"?
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 Kate Anderson songs work for kids?
Try "Ring In The Season (from Olaf's Frozen Adventure)", "The Ballad Of Flemmingrad (from Olaf's Frozen Adventure)", "When We're Together (from Olaf's Frozen Adventure)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.