Text Me Merry Christmas

by Straight No Chaser featuring Kristen Bell

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(CN.C.)This (G)hol i day you’ll be (Em)far a way, and (Dm7)I’ll be all a lone,

so (C)please re mem ber, (Bm7)this De (E)cem ber, to (A7)ful ly charge your (D7)phone.

And,...

(G)text me (Cmaj9)“Mer ry Christ mas,” make my (Am7)let me (D7sus)know you care.

Just a (Am7)word or two of text (Bm7)B from (Em)you will re (A7)mind me you’re still there.

(D9sus)lete.

(D)You don’t (G)have to add much to it; one one (Cmaj7)smil y face will do.

and Ba by, (G)text me (D#dim)“Mer ry Christ mas,” ’cause I’m (Am7)miss ing (D9sus)kiss ing (G)you.

(G)Text me (Cmaj9)“Mer ry Christ mas,” make my (Am7)hol i (D7sus)day com plete.

Though you’re (Am7)far from me, say you’ll (Bm7)B R (Em)B; that’s a (A7)text I’ll nev er de (D9sus)lete.

(D)You Choose (G)just the right e mo ti, one that (Cmaj7)makes me L O L, and if you (G)text me (D#dim)some thing naugh ty, ’cause I (Am7)prom ing (D9sus)kiss ing (G)you.

ise (D9sus)I won’t (G)tell.

(F#m7)I don’t care if you spell things right; I (Em)just wan na hear from you to (Em)night.

(A13)Stroke those keys with your (A7)del i cate touch, and (D9sus)type those lit tle words that mean so much.

A (F#m7)Face book mes sage is n’t (B7)quite as sweet; I need (Em)more from “@ you” than just a (Em)tweet.

A (A)snap on Snap chat does n’t last; and (D9sus)voice mail, that’s from Christ mas past.

(G)Text me (Cmaj9)“Mer ry Christ mas,”

(Am7)send a (D7sus)self ie too.

If you (Am7)do, I’ll go ’neath the (Bm7)mis tle (Em7)toe and pre (Fmaj9)tend the screen is you.

(G)Show me that you love me: (G)text “X (C)O” to kiss and hug me.

(G)I’ll be right here wait ing (G)for my (C)pants to start vi brat ing.

Ba by, (G)text me (D#dim)“Mer ry Christ mas,” and I will text you too.

This Christ mas it’s the (D9sus)least that we can do.

Text Me Merry Christmas by Straight No Chaser featuring Kristen Bell — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Text Me Merry Christmas” by Straight No Chaser featuring Kristen Bell 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 G at 120 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 "Text Me Merry 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 "Text Me Merry 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.
How many chords does "Text Me Merry Christmas" use?
Just 27 chords: A, A7, Adom, Am7, B, B7, Bb6, Bm7, +19 more. Take it one section at a time.