We Need A Little Christmas

by Glee Cast

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(F)Haul out the hol ly, put up the tree be (Am)fore my spi rit (D7)falls a gain.

Fill (C7)up the (Gm)stock ing.

I may be (Gm7)rush ing things, but deck the (Gm)halls a (C7)gain (Eb)now.

For we (Gm7)need a lit tle (C7)Christ mas, (Fmaj7)right this ver y (F6)min ute, (Gm7)can dles in the (C7)win dow, (F)car ols at the spin et.

Yes, we (Gm7)need a lit tle (C7)Christ mas, (Fmaj7)right this ver y (F6)min ute.

It (G7)has n’t snowed a sin gle flur ry, but (C7)San ta, dear, we’re in a hur ry.

So, (F)climb down the chim ney, turn on the bright est (Am)string of lights I’ve (D7)ev er seen.

Slice (C7)up the (Gm)fruit cake.

It’s time we (Gm7)hung some tin sel on that (Gm)ev er (C7)green (Eb)bough.

For I’ve (Gm7)grown a lit tle (C7)lean er, (Fmaj7)grown a lit tle (F6)cold er, (Gm7)grown a lit tle (C7)sad der, (F)grown a lit tle old er and I (Gm7)need a lit tle (C7)an gel (Fmaj7)sit ting on my (F6)shoul der.

I (G7)has n’t snowed a sin gle flur ry, but (C7)San ta, dear, we’re in a hur ry.

So, (Gm7)need a lit tle (C7)Christ mas (F)now.

(G)Haul out the hol ly.

For once I’ve taught you all to live each liv ing day.

Fill (D7)up the (Am)stock ing.

But, Aun tie (Am7)Mame, it’s one week past Thanks (Am7)giv ing (D7)Day (Dm6)now.

But we (Am7)need a lit tle (D7)Christ mas, (Gmaj7)right this ver y (Em7)min ute, (Am7)can dles in the (D7)win dow, (G)car ols at the spin et.

(G#dim)Yes, we (Am7)need a lit tle (D7)Christ mas, (Gmaj7)right this ver y (Em7)min ute.

It (A7)has n’t snowed a sin gle flur ry, but (F)San ta, dear, we’re (Cm7)in a hur ry.

So, (Bb)climb down the chim ney.

It’s been a long time since I felt good neigh bor ly.

Slice (F7)up the (Cm)fruit cake.

It’s time we (Cm7)hung some tin sel on that bay ber ry (Fm6)bough.

(G7)For we (Cm7)need a lit tle (F7)Christ mas (Bbmaj7)right this ver y (Gm7)min ute, (Cm7)can dles in the (F7)win dow, (Bb)car ols at the (Bdim)spin et.

And we (Cm7)need a lit tle (F7)Christ mas, (Bbmaj7)right this ver y (Gm7)min ute.

We (Cm)need (Dm)a (Cm)lit (Dm)tle (Cm7)Christ (F7)mas (Bb)now!

We (Cm7)need a lit tle (Cm)Christ (F7)mas (Bb)now!

We Need A Little Christmas by Glee Cast — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “We Need A Little Christmas” by Glee Cast 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 Bb at 248 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.