I Believe In Father Christmas

by Greg Lake
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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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "I Believe In Father Christmas" by Greg Lake as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in D — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 116 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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 — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “I Believe In Father Christmas”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "I Believe In Father Christmas" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key D, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
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 — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "I Believe In Father Christmas" with this accompaniment?
Yes — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of D, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "I Believe In Father Christmas" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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