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Merry Christmas, Darling

· by Glee Cast

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Lyrics

Greet ing cards have (Amaj7)all been sent,

the Christ mas (E7sus)rush (E7)is (A)through.

But I still (F#m)have one (F#m7)wish to make,

a spe cial one for (E)you.

Mer ry Christ mas, (Bm7)dar ling.

We’re a part, that’s (Em7)true.

But I can (E)dream and in my (F#m7)dreams

I’m Christ mas (A)ing with (D6)you.

The hol i days are (Bm7)joy ful.

There’s al ways some thing new.

But ev ’ry day’s a (C#m7)hol i day

when I’m near to (Bdim)you.

(F)All the (C)lights on my (D)tree

I wish you could (Em)see,

I wish it (D)ev ’ry day.

The (Em)logs on the (Em)fire

(Em7)fill me with de (E7)sire

to see you (Bm7)and to (A)say

(E7sus)that I (Amaj7)wish you Mer ry (Bm7)Christ mas.

Hap py New Year, (Em9)too.

(A7)I’ve just one (E)wish on this (C#m7)Christ mas Eve:

(Bm7)I wish I (E)were with (Asus)you.

(C)Oh,

ooh.

Ooh,

(D)oh, the (Em)logs on the (Em)fire

(Em7)fill me with de (E7)sire

to see you (Bm7)and to (A)say

(E7sus)that I (Amaj7)wish you a Mer ry (Bm7)Christ mas.

Hap py New Year, (Em9)too.

(A7)I’ve just one (E)wish on this (C#m7)Christ mas Eve:

I wish I (E)were with (C#)you.

I wish I (CN.C.)were with you.

(Mer ry, mer ry, mer ry (Bm7)Christ mas,)

Mer ry (Dm7)Christ mas,

(Amaj7)dar ling.

Merry Christmas, Darling by Glee Cast — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Merry Christmas, Darling” 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 A at 80 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, Darling" 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, Darling"?: 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, Darling" use?: Just 27 chords: A, A7, Am7, Amaj7, Asus4, B, Bdim, Bm7, +19 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Glee Cast songs work for kids?: Try "ABC", "YOU CAN'T STOP THE BEAT", "THE TIME OF MY LIFE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.