The Night Before Christmas

by Amy Grant

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Lyrics

(G)Chil dren car ry (C)through the streets a (G)bright ly paint ed star.

(G)An gels gath er (C)’round the hearth, and the (D)strum ming on gui tars.

And (A)men of (G)great re nown and faith say (G)prayers on boul e (Em)vards.

It’s the (G)night be fore (C)Christ mas.

But you (D)don’t have to (D)be an (Am)an (G)gel to (E)sing har mo ny.

You (D)don’t have to be a (A)child to love the (G)mys ter y.

And you (F7)don’t have to be a (Cm)wise (Bb)man (G)on bend ed knee.

The (Eb)heart of this (Bb)Christ mas is in (Am7)you and me.

The (G)night

be (Bm7)fore (C)Christ mas,

the (G)night

be (Bm7)fore (C)Christ mas.

The (A)heart of this (D)Christ mas is in (C)you and me.

The (C)heart of this (G)Christ mas is in (C6)you (Am7)and (G)me.

(G)Ooh.

The (G)night

be (Bm7)fore (C)Christ mas.

The (G)night

be (Bm7)fore (C)Christ mas.

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The Night Before Christmas by Amy Grant — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Night Before Christmas” by Amy Grant 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 132 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 Night Before 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 Night Before 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.