The Song Of Christmas

by Newsong

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Lyrics

It’s the (Dsus)sound of fall ing (Dsus2)snow,

as we (G)hur ry out to (Bm)go

(G)car ol ing with fam ’ly and with (Asus)friends.

It’s the (Dsus)laugh ter (A)in the (Dsus2)air,

by the (G)fi re side we (Bm)share

sweet (G)mem o ries we’ve made through out the (Asus)years.

And (Bm)as we (A)gath er close

with those we (Em7)love the (Dmaj7)most,

we (G)read the (A)sto ry of Je (D)sus.

(Em7)Christ mas time is here.

Can you (Dsus)hear

(D)it,

the (G)sound of peace on (D)earth?

(G)It’s the (A)song of Christ mas; (Em7)cel e brate His birth.

It’s the (G)cho

(D)rus

that (Asus)rings in (A)hu man hearts.

(G)God came down

here with us.

(G)It’s the song of (Asus)Christ

(Dsus)mas.

Mar y (G)soft ly spoke His name

as the (Em)an gel called the same,

an (G)nounc ing that our Sav ior had been (Asus)born.

And Jo seph (G)prayed to God a bove

for this (G)pre cious gift of (Bm7)love,

as he (G)held the hope of Heav en in his (Asus)arms.

The (Bm)shep herds (A)spread the word,

the great est sto ry (Em7)ev er (D)heard,

how (G)God came (A)down to (D)save us, our (Em7)Lord Em man u el.

Can you (D)mas.

The (Em)mes age is

so clear,

it’s the (Em)same year af

ter year:

(A)The (D)sound of (G)hope.

(E)Can you (Esus)hear

(E)it,

the (A)sound of peace on (E)earth?

(A)It’s the (B)song of Christ mas, (F#m7)cel e brate His birth.

It’s the (A)cho

(E)rus

that (Bsus)rings in (B)hu man hearts.

(A)God came down

here with us.

(A)It’s the song of (Bsus)Christ

(E)mas.

(A)God came down

here with us.

(A)It’s the song of Christ

(Esus)mas.

The Song Of Christmas by Newsong — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Song Of Christmas by Newsong 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 63 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 Song 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 Song 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 Song Of Christmas" use?
Just 22 chords: A, A7, Asus2, Asus4, B, B7, Bm, Bm7, +14 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Newsong songs work for kids?
Try "WHEN GOD MADE YOU", "THE CHRISTMAS HOPE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.