Wonderful Christmastime

· by Paul McCartney

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Lyrics

The mood is (Cmaj7)right,

the spir it’s (Am)up,

we’re here to (Cmaj7)night

and that’s e nough.

(Dm7)Sim ply (G7)hav (Am7)ing a (Bb9)won der ful Christ mas (C)time.

(Dm7)Sim ply (G7)hav (Am7)ing a (Bb9)won der ful Christ mas (C)time.

The par ty’s (Cmaj7)on,

the feel ing’s (Am)here

that on ly (Cmaj7)comes

this time of year.

(Dm7)Sim ply (G7)hav (Am7)ing a (Bb9)won der ful Christ mas (C)time.

(Dm7)Sim ply (G7)hav (Am7)ing a (Bb9)won der ful Christ mas (C)time.

(C)time.

The (Am)choir of (Dm)chil dren (G)sing their (C)song.

(They (Am)prac tised (Dm)all year (G)long.)

(C7)Ding (Fmaj9)dong, (C)ding dong.

(C7)Ding (Fmaj9)dong, (C)ding.

Ooh.

(Dm7)Ooh.

Do do do do do do do.

We’re (Dm7)sim (G7)ply hav (Am9)ing a (Bb9)won der ful Christ mas (C)time.

(Dm7)Sim ply (G7)hav (Am9)ing a (Bb9)won der ful Christ mas (C)time.

Ding (F)dong, (C)ding (F)dong, (C)ding (F)dong, (C)ding (F)dong, (C)ding (F)dong, (C)ding (G7)dong, dong, dong, dong, (C)dong.

The par ty’s (Cmaj7)on,

the spir it’s (Am)up,

we’re here to night

and that’s e nough.

(Dm7)Sim (G7)ply hav (Am9)ing a (Bb9)won der ful Christ mas (C)time.

(Dm7)Sim (G7)ply hav (Am9)ing a (Bb9)won der ful Christ mas (C)time.

(C)time.

Wonderful Christmastime by Paul McCartney — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Wonderful Christmastime” by Paul McCartney 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 144 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 "Wonderful Christmastime" 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 "Wonderful Christmastime"?: 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 Paul McCartney songs work for kids?: Try "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "I DON'T KNOW". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.