That's Christmas To Me

· by Pentatonix

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The fire the place is burn ing bright, (Db)shin ing all on (Ebm)me;

I (Cb)see the pres ents un der neath the (Db)good old Christ (Gb)mas (Db)tree; and I’ll (Cb)wait all night ’til San ta comes to (Db)wake me from my (Ebm)dreams.

(Db6)Oh, (Cb)why?

’Cause that’s (Db)Christ mas to (Gb5)me.

I see the chil dren play out side like (Db)an gels in the (Ebm)snow,

while (Cb)Mom and Dad dy share a kiss un (Db)der the mis (Gb)tle (Db)toe.

And we’ll (Cb)cher ish all these sim ple things, wher (Db)ev er we may (Ebm)be.

(Db6)Oh, (Cb)why?

’Cause that’s (Db)Christ mas to (Gb5)me.

I (Gb5)me.

I’ve got this (Cb)Christ mas song in my (Gb)heart;

I’ve (Gb)got the (Db)can dles glow ing in the dark;

I’m (Bbm7)hang ing (Cb)all the stock ings by the Christ mas (Bbm)tree.

(Db6)Oh, (Cb)why?

’Cause that’s (Db)Christ mas to (Ebm)me.

Oh, (Cb5)why?

’Cause that’s (Db)Christ mas to (Gb5)me.

I (Cb)lis ten for the thud of rein deer (Db)walk ing on the roof

as I (Cb)fall a sleep to lul la bies.

The (Db)morn ing’s com ing soon.

(Db)The (Cb)on ly gift I’ll ev er need is the (Db)joy of fam (Db)i (Ebm)ly.

(Db6)Oh, (Cb)why?

’Cause that’s (Dbsus)Christ mas to (Gb)me.

I’ve (Bbm7)got this (Cb)Christ mas song in my heart;

I’ve (Gb)got the (Db)can dles glow ing in the dark;

I’m (Bbm7)hang ing (Cb)all the stock ings by the Christ mas (Bbm)tree.

(Db6)Oh, (Cb)why?

’Cause that’s (Db)Christ mas to (Ebm)me.

Oh, (Cb)why?

’Cause that’s (Db)Christ mas to (Gb5)me.

Ooh, (Cb)ooh,

ooh, (Db)ooh.

Oh, the (Cb)joy that fills our hearts and makes us (Bbm)see.

(Db6)Oh, (Cb)why?

’Cause that’s Christ mas to me.

I’ve (Bb7sus)got (Db)this (Cb)Christ (Cbmaj7)mas (Cb6)song in my (Gb)heart;

I’ve got the (Db)can dles glow ing (Gb)in (Db5)the (Ebm)dark

And (Db6)then for (Cb)years to come we’ll al ways (Db)know (Cb)one (Bbm)thing:

(Ebm)that’s the (Cbmaj9)love that (Db)Christ mas can (Ebm)bring.

Oh, (Cb)why?

’Cause that’s Christ mas to me.

That's Christmas To Me by Pentatonix — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “That's Christmas To Me” by Pentatonix 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 Cb at 84 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 "That's Christmas To Me" 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's Christmas To Me"?: 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 "That's Christmas To Me" use?: Just 19 chords: Ab7, Bb7, Bbm, Bbm7, C, Cb, Cb6, Cbmaj7, +11 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Pentatonix songs work for kids?: Try "SING", "DANCE OF THE SUGAR PLUM FAIRY", "HAVANA". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.