The Miracle Of Christmas

· by Steven Curtis Chapman

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Lyrics

A (D)Child is born to night in Beth le hem.

His (D)moth er holds Him close and sings a (Gmaj7)sweet lull a by.

(Em7)All the world lay sleep ing,

(D)un a ware that God Him self has (D)come in (A)the night.

The (D)shep herds trem ble as the an gels sing,

and (D)in their song the voice of God speaks (Gmaj7)peace to the world.

A (Em7)mir a cle has hap pened; God has (D)come and God has spo ken, but the (Gsus2)mir a cle has on ly just be gun.

And the God who (F#m7)spoke

is (G)speak ing still,

and the God who (F#m7)came

still (G)comes.

And the (Bm)mir a cle that (A)hap pened still (G)hap pens in the heart that will be lieve

and re (G)ceive

the mir a cle of Christ (D)mas.

So (D)come to Beth le hem a gain and see

the (D)One who’s come to res cue us, our (Gmaj7)Sav ior and King.

Bring your (Em7)past, the joy, the sor row, all you (D)hope to find to mor row, and (Gsus2)hear the words a gain, “Fear not,” and know that God is near.

For the God (G)ceive

the mir a cle of Christ mas.

The (Bm)mir a cle.

And the God who spoke

is (G)speak ing still,

(G)and the God who (F#m7)came

still comes.

And the mir a cle that (A)hap pened still (G)hap pens in the heart that will be (Em7)lieve

and re (G)ceive

the mir a cle of Christ mas.

Be lieve (G)the mir a cle of Christ mas.

Will you be lieve?

The Miracle Of Christmas by Steven Curtis Chapman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Miracle Of Christmas” by Steven Curtis Chapman 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 D at 76 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 Miracle 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 Miracle 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.
How many chords does "The Miracle Of Christmas" use?: Just 9 chords: A, Bm, D, Dmaj7, Em7, F#m7, G, Gmaj7, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Steven Curtis Chapman songs work for kids?: Try "MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION", "HOW DO I LOVE HER", "I'M GONNA BE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.