The Man With The Bag

by Kay Starr

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Lyrics

(G)Old Mis ter (Am7)Krin gle is (Bm7)soon gon na (C)jin gle the (D7sus)bells that ’ll (D7)tin gle all your (G)trou bles a way.

(C)Ev ’ry bod y’s (C#dim7)wait in’ for the (G)man with the bag, ’cause (Am7)Christ mas is (D7)com in’ a gain.

(G)He’s got a (Am7)sleigh full; it’s (Bm7)not gon na (C)stay full.

He’s (D7sus)got stuff to (D7)drop at ev ’ry (G)stop of the way.

(C)Ev ’ry bod y’s (C#dim7)wait in’ for the (G)man with the bag, ’cause (Am7)Christ mas is (D7)com in’ a gain.

(Am7)Christ mas is (D7)com in’ a gain.

(G7)He’ll be (C6)here

with the an swer to the (G)prayers that you (D7)made through the (G7)year.

(Db)You’ll get (C6)yours

if you’ve done (D7)ev ’ry thing you should ex tra spe cial good.

He’ll (G)make this De (Am7)cem ber the (Bm7)one you’ll re (C)mem ber.

The (D7sus)best and the (D7)mer ri est you (G)ev er did have.

(C)Ev ’ry bod y’s (C#dim7)wait in’ for the (G)man with the bag, Christ mas is (D7sus)here (D7)a gain.

(G6)Old Mis ter Krin gle is soon gon na jin gle all the (Bb7)bells that ’ll (A7)tin gle all your (Ab7)trou bles a way.

(C7)Ev ’ry bod y’s (C#dim7)wait in’ for the (G)man with the bag.

Christ mas is (D7sus)here (D7)a gain.

(G6)He’s got a sleigh full, it’s not gon na stay full.

He’s got (Bb7)stuff that he’s (A7)drop pin’ ev ’ry (Ab7)stop of the way.

(C7)Ev ’ry bod y’s (C#dim7)wait in’ for the (G)man with the bag.

Christ mas is (D7sus)here (D7)a gain.

(G7)He’ll be (G)ev er did have.

Ev ’ry bod y’s wait in’.

(G)They’re all con gre gat in’,

(A7)wait ing for the (Am7)man (Ab)with the bag.

The Man With The Bag by Kay Starr — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Man With The Bag” by Kay Starr 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 120 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 Man With The Bag" 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 Man With The Bag"?
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.