This Is Christmas

· by Kutless

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Do you (Eb)find it hard to sleep to night, (Bb)rest ing by the Christ mas lights?

(Eb)Could there be some thing you for got?

Be (Eb)yond the bows and mis tle toe, the (Bb)tree with pres ents wrapped be low, there’s (Eb)more to this than you had ev er thought.

(Ab)Have we lost the rea son that we (F)cel e brate each year?

What is Christ mas

if there (Eb)nev er was a Sav ior (Cm)wrapped in a man ger?

What is Christ mas with out (Eb)Christ?

Re (Eb)mem ber how the sto ry goes?

God’s (Bb)gift was wrapped in (F)swad dling clothes, be (Eb)neath the star one great and ho ly night.

The (Eb)shep herds heard the an gels sing, the (Bb)wise men brought an of fer ing.

(Eb)Peace on earth be gan in Beth le hem.

(Ab)Have we lost the rea son that we (F)cel e brate each year?

What is Christ mas

if there (Eb)nev er was a Sav ior (Cm)wrapped in a man ger?

What is Christ mas if the (Eb)an gels nev er sang, (Cm)“Glo ry to the new born King”?

What is Christ mas with out (Eb)Christ?

There’d be no (Gm)Glo

ri a!

(Eb)In ex cel sis (Cm)De o.

(Gm)Glo

ri a!

(Eb)In ex cel sis (F)De

(Bbsus)o.

What is Christ mas

if there (Eb)nev er was a Sav ior (Cm)wrapped in a man ger?

What is Christ mas with out (Eb)Christ?

This is Christ mas:

it’s (Eb)all a bout a Sav ior (Cm)wrapped in a man ger.

This is Christ mas

be (Eb)cause of (F)Je sus (Bb)Christ.

This is Christ mas

be cause of Christ,

be cause of Christ.

This Is Christmas by Kutless — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “This Is Christmas” by Kutless 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 Eb at 63 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 "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 9 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbsus4, Cm, Eb, F, Fsus4, Gm, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Kutless songs work for kids?: Try "EVEN IF", "STRONG TOWER", "PROMISE OF A LIFETIME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.