The Greatest Gift Of All

by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton

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Lyrics

Dawn is (D)slow

ly (G)break ing,

our friends have (C)all

gone (G)home.

You and (D)I

are (Em)wait ing

for San ta (A)Claus

to (D)come.

There’s a (D)pres

ent (G)by

the (G7)tree,

stock ings (C)on

the (G)wall.

Know ing (D)you’re

in (G)love

with (C)me

is the (G)great est (D)gift

of (G)all.

The fire is (G)slow

ly (C)fad ing,

chill is in the (C)air,

all the (G)gifts

are (Am)wait ing

(D7)for

ev ry (G)where.

Through the (G)win

dow (C)I

can see

snow be gin to (C)fall.

Know ing (G)you’re in (C)love

with (F)me is the (C)great est (G)gift of (C)all.

Just be (A)fore

I (D)go

to sleep

I hear a church

bell (D)ring.

“Mer ry (A)Christ

mas (Bm7)ev

’ry one,”

is the song it (A)sings.

So I (A)say

a (D)si

lent prayer

for crea tures great

and (D)small.

Peace on earth, good (D)will

to (G)men,

is (D)great est (A7)gift

of (D)all.

Peace on earth, good (D)will

to (G)men,

is (D)great est (A7)gift

of (D)all.

great est (A)gift

of (A)all.

The Greatest Gift Of All by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Greatest Gift Of All” by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton 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 144 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 "The Greatest Gift Of All" 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 Greatest Gift Of All"?
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.