I Believe In Father Christmas

by Greg Lake
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Lyrics

They said there’ll be (Dsus4)snow at Christ mas,

they said there’ll be (Dsus4)peace on Earth.

But in (D)stead it just (Dsus4)kept on rain ing, a veil of (D)tears for the (Dsus4)vir gin birth.

I re (G)mem ber one (D)Christ (Dsus4)mas morn ing, a (C)Win ter’s light and a (D)dis tant choir and the peal of a bell and that (G)Christ mas (D)tree smell and eyes full of (Dsus4)tin sel and fire.

sold me a (Dsus4)dream of

sold me a (Dsus4)si lent night.

They me a (Dsus4)fai sto ry till I be (D)lieved in (Dsus4)Is rae lite.

And be lieved in Fa (Dsus4)ther Christ mas, and I (C)looked to sky with ex (D)ci eyes then I woke with yawn in the (G)first (D)light of dawn and I saw and (Dsus4)through his dis guise.

I Believe In Father Christmas β€” Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "I Believe In Father Christmas" by Greg Lake in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key D, 116 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range β€” the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About β€œI Believe In Father Christmas”

Why does the accompaniment for "I Believe In Father Christmas" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual β€” colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "I Believe In Father Christmas" by Greg Lake in?
The backing track is in D at 116 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones β€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "I Believe In Father Christmas" with this accompaniment?
Yes β€” that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "I Believe In Father Christmas"?
Effectively yes β€” it's the piano-only backing for "I Believe In Father Christmas", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "I Believe In Father Christmas" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work β€” the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "I Believe In Father Christmas"?
Yes β€” registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "I Believe In Father Christmas"?
"I Believe In Father Christmas" was originally performed by Greg Lake. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Greg Lake are available?
Other accompaniments by Greg Lake: "I Believe In Father Christmas". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "I Believe In Father Christmas" as a backing track for singing?
Yes β€” this is the piano accompaniment for I Believe In Father Christmas by Greg Lake, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is D; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing β€” different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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