Christmas Is All In The Heart

by Steven Curtis Chapman
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In a (E)one bed room a part ment

on the (E)hum ble side of town,

there (E)stands a lit tle Christ mas tree;

it looks a lot like Char lie Brown’s.

And (B)un der neath there’s (Bsus)one lit tle gift for him,

and one lit tle gift for her.

Af ter (E)six months on the new job,

they’re still (E)bare ly get tin’ by.

So in the (E)way of dec o ra tions,

there’s noth in’ there to catch your eye.

But (B)both of them would (Bsus)be the first to (B)say,

“We’re to geth er; we’re gon na have the mer ri est Christ mas an y way.”

’Cause (E)Christ mas is all in the heart,

that’s where the feel ing starts.

And like a fire in side,

it touch es ev ’ry part.

Christ mas is all in the heart.

And (E)e ven if no white snow falls,

well, that’s al right be cause

the joy can still be found

wher ev er you are.

Christ mas is all,

(B)all in the heart.

Two lit tle (E)blond haired boys with big dreams tried to (E)sleep, but sleep would n’t come.

And we’d be (E)tear in’ in to pres ents

long be fore the break of dawn, with (B)Mom and Dad and (Bsus)cam ’ras mak in’ (B)sure

we’d nev er for get that day.

No, no, no.

Now I’m the (E)one who’s tak in’ pic tures

in the (E)mid dle of the night

of my own lit tle dream ers

who (E)just can’t wait un til day light.

And (B)in my sleep y eyes a spark still glows.

Well, I guess there’s just some things a kid nev er out grows.

’Cause

No, it’s not in the snow

that (F#m)may or may not fall,

and it’s not in the gifts be (G#)neath the tree.

It’s in the (A)love Heav en gave

that (F#m)night our (G#)Sav ior (C#m7)came, and (E)that same love

can still be (E)found wher ev er you are,

’cause (F#m)Christ mas is all in the heart.

And the joy can still be found

wher ev er you are,

’cause Christ mas is all,

(B)all in the heart.

It’s all in the heart.

Christmas Is All In The Heart — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

Free karaoke for "Christmas Is All In The Heart" by Steven Curtis Chapman: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 54 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Christmas Is All In The Heart”

What key is "Christmas Is All In The Heart" by Steven Curtis Chapman played in?
Christmas Is All In The Heart is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Christmas Is All In The Heart"?
The arrangement plays at 54 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Christmas Is All In The Heart" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Christmas Is All In The Heart"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Christmas Is All In The Heart"?
"Christmas Is All In The Heart" was originally performed by Steven Curtis Chapman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Christmas Is All In The Heart"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, Amaj7, B, Bm, Bsus4, C#, C#m, C#m7, +3 more.
What other songs by Steven Curtis Chapman can I play here?
Try "MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION", "HOW DO I LOVE HER", "I'M GONNA BE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Christmas Is All In The Heart" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Christmas Is All In The Heart" by Steven Curtis Chapman. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Christmas Is All In The Heart" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Christmas Is All In The Heart" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.