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Merry Christmas, Baby

· by Melissa Etheridge

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Lyrics

Mer ry Christ mas ba by,

you sure did treat me (A7)nice.

Yeah, Mer ry Christ mas ba by,

you sure did treat me (A7)nice.

Give me all this good lov in’ for Christ mas

now I’m liv in’ in par a dise.

Well, I’m feel in’ might y fine, yeah,

I got good mu sic on my ra di (A7)o.

Well, I’m feel in’ might y fine,

got some good mu sic on my ra di o.

Well, I’m gon na kiss you ba by

while you’re (E7)stand in’ un der neath the mis tle (A7)toe.

San ta came down the chim ney

’bout a half past three,

left all these pret ty, pret ty pre sents

for you and for me.

So,

Mer ry Christ mas ba by

you sure been good to (A7)me.

I hav en’t had a smoke this morn in’.

Sweet heart, but I’m all lit (E7)up like a Christ mas (A7)tree.

Oh,

yeah

now, (A7)Mer ry Christ mas ba by

you sure did treat me (A7)nice.

Oh,

hey, hey, yeah,

(D7)Mer ry Christ mas ba by

You sure did treat me (A7)nice.

Give me all this good lov in’ for Christ mas

and now I’m liv in’ in par a dise.

Merry Christmas, Baby by Melissa Etheridge — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Merry Christmas, Baby” by Melissa Etheridge 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 A at 99 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Merry Christmas, Baby" 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 "Merry Christmas, Baby"?: 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 "Merry Christmas, Baby" use?: Just 11 chords: A7, A9, Bb9, Bm7, C, C#m7, Cm7, D, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Melissa Etheridge songs work for kids?: Try "PIECE OF MY HEART", "I WANT TO COME OVER", "I RUN FOR LIFE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.