It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

by Perry Como
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It’s be (G)gin ning to look a (C)lot like (G)Christ mas,

ev ’ry (B7)where (Baug)you (C)go.

Take a (Am)look in the five and (D)ten, (G)glis ten ing once a (G)gain with (A13)can dy canes and sil ver lanes a (Cm6)glow.

(CN.C.)It’s be (G)gin ning to look a (C)lot like (G)Christ mas,

toys in (B7)ev (Baug)’ry (C)store.

But the (Am7)pret ti est sight to (A#dim7)see is the (G)hol ly that will (E7)be on your (Am7)own

front (D)door.

A (CN.C.)pair of (B)hop a long (Am)boots and a (C#)pis tol that (B7)shoots is the (Em)wish of (B)Bar ney and (Em)Ben; dolls that ’ll (G)talk and will (Cdim7)go for a (A7)walk is the (D)hope for (A7)Jan ice and (D)Jen, and Mum and (C)Dad can (D)hard ly wait for (D)school to (Bdim7)start a (D7)gain!

(CN.C.)It’s be (Gb)gin ning to look a (Cb)lot like (Gb)Christ mas,

ev ’ry (Bb7)where (Bbaug)you (Cb)go.

Now, there’s a (Abm7)tree in the Grand Ho tel, (Gb)one in the park as (Gb)well: the (Ab)stur dy kind that does n’t mind the (Abm7)snow.

(CN.C.)It’s be (Gb)gin ning to look a (Cb)lot like (Gb)Christ mas,

soon the (Bb7)bells (Bbaug)will (Cb)start.

And the (Abm)thing that will make them (Adim7)ring is the (Gb)car ol (Eb7sus4)that you (Eb7)sing right with (Abm7)in (Db7)your (Gb)heart.

A (CN.C.)pair of (B)hop a long (Am)boots and a (C#)pis tol that (B7)shoots is the (Em)wish of (B)Bar ney and (Em)Ben; dolls that ’ll (G)talk and will (Cdim7)go for a (A7)walk is the (D)hope for (A7)Jan ice and (D)Jen, and the (D)Mum and Dad can hard ly wait for school to (G#dim7)start a (D7)gain!

(CN.C.)Ah, ha ha, ha ha, ha ha, ha ha, ha (G#dim7)ha, ha (D7)ha!

(CN.C.)It’s be (G)gin ning to look a (C)lot like (G)Christ mas,

soon the (B7)bells (Baug)will (C)start.

And the (Am)thing that will make them (A#dim7)ring is the (G)car ol (E7sus4)that you (E7)sing right with (Am7)in

(D7)your

(Am)heart.

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas" by Perry Como: 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 G, 112 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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 “It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas”

Can I sing "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like 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 G, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas" by Perry Como in?
The backing track is in G at 112 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 "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like 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 "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like 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 "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like 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 "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas"?
"It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas" was originally performed by Perry Como. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Perry Como are available?
Other accompaniments by Perry Como: "The Rosary", "Winter Wonderland". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas" by Perry Como. 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 — 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 "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — 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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