The Most Wonderful Day Of The Year

by Johnny Marks

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A (C)pack ful of (C#dim)toys means a (Dm)sack ful of (G7)joys for (C)mil lions of (A7)girls and for (D7)mil lions of (G7)boys when (C)Christ mas (Cdim)Day is (C)here,

the most (G7)won der ful day of the (C)year!

A (C)jack in the (A7)box waits for (Dm7)chil dren to (G7)shout, “Wake (C)up, don’t you (A7)know that it’s (D7)time to come (G7)out!” When (C)Christ mas (Cdim)Day is (C)here,

the most (G7)won der ful day of the (C)year!

(G7)Toys

ga

lore

scat tered (C)on

the

floor.

There’s no (D7)room

for

more

and it’s (G7)all be (Gm7)cause of (Dm7)San ta (G7)Claus!

A (C)scoot er for (A7)Jim my, a (Dm)dol ly for (G7)Sue, the (C)kind that will (A7)e ven say (D7)“How do ya (G7)do!” When (C)Christ mas (Cdim)Day is (C)here,

the most (G7)won der ful day of the (C)year.

(G7)A (C)pack ful of (C#dim)toys means a (Dm)sack ful of (G7)joys for (C)mil lions of (A7)girls and for (D7)mil lions of (G7)boys when (C)Christ mas (Cdim)Day is (C)here,

the most (G7)won der ful day of the (C)year!

It (C)won’t seem like (A7)Christ mas till (Dm7)Dad gets his (G7)tie.

“It’s (C)just what I (A7)want ed” is (D7)his year ly (G7)cry!

When (C)Christ mas (Cdim)Day is (C)here,

the most (G7)won der ful day of the (C)year!

(G7)Spir

its

gay

ev ’ry (C)one

will

say,

“Hap py (D7)hol

i

day

and the (G7)best to (Gm7)you the (Dm7)whole year (G7)through.” An (C)e lec tric (A7)train hid den (Dm)high on a (G7)shelf that (C)Dad dy gives (A7)Da vid but (D7)then runs him (G7)self.

When (C)Christ mas (Cdim)Day is (C)here,

the most (G7)won der ful, won der ful, (C)year.

(G7)A (C)won der ful, (A7)won der ful, (D7)won der ful (G7)day of the (C)year.

The Most Wonderful Day Of The Year by Johnny Marks — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Most Wonderful Day Of The Year” by Johnny Marks 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 C at 135 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 Most Wonderful Day Of The Year" 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 Most Wonderful Day Of The Year"?
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.