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€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "I Believe In Father Christmas" by Greg Lake: 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 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”

Can I sing "I Believe In Father Christmas" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes β€” Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "I Believe In Father Christmas" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in D, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
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.
Is there a karaoke version of "I Believe In Father Christmas" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "I Believe In Father Christmas" by Greg Lake. 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 β€” 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 "I Believe In Father Christmas" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, 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) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "I Believe In Father Christmas" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” 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.

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