This Is Christmas

by Ginny Owens

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Lyrics

One small night in a world of dark ness,

one small star in the (Asus2)dis tant sky,

(G#)one small prayer by, an swered from heav en, (F#m7)one great hope

in the (Bsus)one small (B)life.

(E)This is

Christ

mas;

(C#m)hear its hum ble plea.

(F#m)Came to

save

(B)us,

(Asus2)came to (Bsus)bring (B)us peace.

One small night in a world of dark ness,

one small cry car ried (Asus2)on the wind,

(G#)one small Ba by, an in a man ger, (F#m7)one bleed ing

for the (Bsus)souls of (B)man.

(E)This is

Christ

mas;

(C#m)hear its hum ble plea.

(F#m)Came to

save

(B)us,

(Asus2)came to (Bsus)bring (B)us peace.

So (A)lift your prayer

and (E)give your gifts,

how (F#m7)ev er small they be.

The (A)truth re mains:

the (Em)world was changed

by one (Cmaj7)sin gle hum ble King.

(E)This is

Christ

mas;

(C#m)hear its hum ble plea.

(F#m)Came to

save

(B)us,

(F#m)came to bring us peace.

This Is Christmas by Ginny Owens — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “This Is Christmas” by Ginny Owens 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 E 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 "This Is 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 "This Is 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 "This Is Christmas" use?
Just 18 chords: A, Asus2, B, B7, Bsus4, C#m, C#m7, Cmaj7, +10 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Ginny Owens songs work for kids?
Try "IF YOU WANT ME TO". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.