This Is The New Year

· by A Great Big World

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An oth (Csus2/4)er year, (C)you made (F)a prom (C)ise, an oth (Csus2/4)er chance (C)to turn (F)it all (C)a round.

And do (Csus2/4)not save (C)this for (F)to mor (C)row; em brace (Csus2/4)the past, (C)and you can (F)live (C)for now.

And (Am7)I will give

the world to you.

Speak loud (Csus2/4)er than (C)the words (F)be fore (C)you, and give (Csus2/4)them mean (C)ing no (F)one else (C)has found.

The role (Csus2/4)we play (C)is so (F)im por (C)tant; we are (Csus2/4)the voic (C)es of (F)the un (C)der (G)ground.

And (Am7)I will give

the world to you.

Say ev (Csus2/4)’ry thing (C)you’ve al (F)ways want (C)ed; be not (Csus2/4)a fraid (C)of who (F)you real (C)ly are.

’Cause in (Csus2/4)the end, (C)we had (F)each oth (C)er, and that’s (Csus2/4)at least (C)one thing (F)worth liv (C)ing (G)for.

And (Am7)I will give

the world to you.

the world

to you.

I (CN.C.)pass it back

to you.

And I

will wait

for you.

’Cause I would give

the world,

and I

would give

the world, and I would give the world to you.

(C)This is (Csus2/4)the new (C)year, a new (Csus2/4)be gin (C)ning.

(C)You made (Csus2/4)a prom (C)ise.

(C)You are (Csus2/4)the bright (C)est.

(C)We are (Csus2/4)the voic (C)es.

(C)This is (Csus2/4)the new (C)year.

(C)We are (Csus2/4)the voic (C)es.

(C)You are (Csus2/4)the bright (C)est.

(C)This is (Csus2/4)the new (C)year.

This Is The New Year by A Great Big World — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “This Is The New Year” by A Great Big World 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 155 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 The New 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 "This Is The New 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.
How many chords does "This Is The New Year" use?: Just 13 chords: Am, Am7, C, Cpow, Csus2, Csus4, F, Fpow, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other A Great Big World songs work for kids?: Try "ROCKSTAR", "YOU'LL BE OKAY", "EVERYONE IS GAY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.