The Heart Of Christmas

by Matthew West

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I’m gon na make a wish this (Eb)Christ mas,

I’m gon na say a lit tle prayer.

I’m gon na stop here for a (Eb)mo ment,

be fore the (Dbsus2)mo ment dis ap pears.

The world’s in a hur ry this De cem ber,

the cit y streets and shop ping malls.

I wish we could slow down and re (Eb)mem ber

the (Dbsus2)mean ing of it all.

Wher (Ab)ev er you are,

no (Eb)mat ter how far,

come (Bbm7)back to the heart,

the (Dbsus2)heart of Christ mas.

(Ab)Live while you can,

(Eb)cher ish the mo ment; and the (Bbm7)ones that you love, make sure they know it.

And (Fm7)don’t

(Eb)miss it: the (Bbm7)heart of

(Ab)Christ mas.

Let’s make it feel the way it used to,

let’s find the won der of a child.

You could see the mag ic all a round you;

come on and (Dbsus2)o pen up your eyes.

You can find it in the warm (Eb)em brace of your fam i ly

or call ing up a long lost friend.

You can e ven find it in the (Eb)eyes of a stran ger when you reach out a help ing hand.

Wher (Eb)miss it: the (Bbm7)heart of

(Dbsus2)Christ mas.

In the shad ow of a stee ple, in a star that lights the way.

You will find Him in a man ger; the heart of (Eb)Christ mas has a name.

I’m gon na make a this (Eb)Christ mas,

I’m gon na say a lit tle prayer.

Wher (Ab)ev er you are, no (Eb)mat ter how far, come (Db)back to the heart, the heart of (Ebsus)Christ mas.

(Ab)Live while you can and (Eb)cher ish the mo ment; and the (Bbm7)ones that you love, make sure they know it.

Wher (Ab)ev er you are, no (Eb)mat ter how far, come (Bbm7)back to the heart, the (Db)heart of Christ mas.

(Ab)Live while you can,

(Eb)cher ish the mo ment; and the (Bbm7)ones that you love, make sure they know it.

And (Fm7)don’t

(Eb)miss it: the (Bbm7)heart of

(Dbsus2)Christ mas.

The Heart Of Christmas by Matthew West — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Heart Of Christmas by Matthew West 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 Db 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 "The Heart Of 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 "The Heart Of 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.