The First Chanukah Night

by Enid Futterman

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(CN.C.)On my first Cha nu kah night we light one Cha nu kah light in mem ’ry of the mir a cle of the first Cha nu kah night.

On the sec ond Cha nu kah night we light two Cha nu kah lights in mem ’ry of the mir a cle of the sec ond Cha nu kah night.

On the (Em)third Cha nu kah night we light fourth three Cha nu kah lights we (B7)in (Em)mem ’ry (Am6)of nu the (Em)mir a cle (B7)of the (Em)third ’ry (Am6)Cha nu kah (Am6)night.

a cle of the (B7)fourth Cha nu kah (Em)night.) (Am)On (E7)the (Am)fifth Cha nu kah (D7)night we light five Cha nu kah lights.

(Am)On the (Am)sixth Cha nu kah (D7)night we light six Cha nu kah lights.

We (F)will sur vive we’re (C)still a live.

(C7)Is n’t it a mir a cle?

(F#7)Is n’t it a mir a cle?

(B7)Is n’t it a mir a cle?

On the (Em)sev enth Cha nu kah night we light sev en Cha nu kah lights.

(Am)Is n’t it a (Em)mir a cle?

Our (B7)sev enth Cha nu kah (Em)night.

(Em)On the (Em)eighth (B7)Cha nu kah (Em)night we light eight Cha nu kah lights in (Am)mem ’ry of the (Am)mir a cle of the (Em)first (B7)Cha nu kah night.

The First Chanukah Night by Enid Futterman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The First Chanukah Night by Enid Futterman 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 G at 180 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "The First Chanukah 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 "The First Chanukah 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.