We Need A Little Christmas

by Angela Lansbury

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Lyrics

(G)Haul out the hol ly, put up the tree be fore my spir (Dm6)it falls a gain.

(Am7)Fill (D7)up the (Am7)stock ing, I may be (Am7)rush ing (D7)things, but deck (A)the halls a gain (B)now.

(F#)For (E7)we (Am7)need a lit tle (D7)Christ mas, (G)right this ver y (Em7)min ute, (Am7)can dles in the (D7)win dow, (G)car (CN.C.)ols at the spin et.

Yes, we (Am7)need a lit tle (D7)Christ mas, (G)right this ver y (Em7)min ute.

It (A7)has (CN.C.)n’t snowed a sin gle flur ry, but (D7)San (CN.C.)ta, dear, we’re in a hur ry.

So (G)climb down the chim ney, turn on the bright est string of lights (Dm6)I’ve ev er seen.

(Am7)Slice (D7)up the (Am7)fruit cake, it’s time we (Am7)hung some (D7)tin sel on (A)that ev er green (B)bough.

(F#)For (E7)we (Am7)need a lit tle (D7)mu sic, (G)need a lit tle (Em7)laugh ter, (Am7)need a lit tle (D7)sing ing (G)ring (CN.C.)ing through the raf ter.

And we (Am7)need a lit tle (D7)snap py (G)“Hap py ev er (Em7)af ter.” We (A7)has (CN.C.)n’t snowed a sin gle flur ry, but (D7)San (CN.C.)ta, dear, we’re in a hur ry.

So (Am7)need a lit tle (D7)Christ mas (G)now!

We Need A Little Christmas by Angela Lansbury — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “We Need A Little Christmas” by Angela Lansbury 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 220 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 "We Need A Little 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 "We Need A Little 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.
What other Angela Lansbury songs work for kids?
Try "Beauty And The Beast", "The Age Of Not Believing", "We Need A Little Christmas". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.