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I don’t care if the (Bb)house is packed or the (C)strings of lights are bro ken.
I don’t care if the (Bb)gifts are wrapped or there’s (C)noth ing here to o pen.
(Bb)Love is not a (F)toy and no (C)pa per will con (Dm)ceal it.
(Bb)Love is sim ply (F)joy that I’m (C)home.
I don’t care if the (Bb)car pet’s stained; we’ve got (C)food up on the ta ble.
I don’t care if it’s (Bb)gon na rain; our lit tle (C)room is warm and (Dm)sta ble.
(Bb)Love is who we (F)are and no (C)sea son can con (Dm)tain it.
(Bb)Love would nev er (F)fall for that.
We sing: (Gm)Ooh,
(Dm)ooh,
(Gm)ooh.
(F)Let love lead us.
(Am)Love is Christ mas.
Why so scared that you’ll (Bb)mess it up when per (C)fec tion keeps you haunt ed?
All we need is your (Bb)best, my (F)love; that’s all an y one ev er (Dm)want ed.
(Bb)Love is how we (F)do.
Let no (C)judg ment o ver (Dm)rule it.
(Bb)Love, I look to (F)you and I sing:
(Gm)Ooh,
(Dm)ooh,
(Gm)ooh,
(F)ah,
(Bb)ooh.
(F)Let love lead us.
(Am)Love is Christ mas.
(Gm7)Let love lead us.
(C)Love is Christ mas.
Love Is Christmas — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Love Is Christmas" by Sara Bareilles: 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 Bb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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 “Love Is Christmas”
- Can I sing "Love Is Christmas" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Love Is 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 Bb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Love Is Christmas" by Sara Bareilles in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 120 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 "Love Is 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 "Love Is Christmas"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Love Is Christmas", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Love Is 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 "Love Is 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 "Love Is Christmas"?
- "Love Is Christmas" was originally performed by Sara Bareilles. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Sara Bareilles are available?
- Other accompaniments by Sara Bareilles: "Brave". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Love Is Christmas" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Love Is Christmas" by Sara Bareilles. 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 "Love Is Christmas" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "Love Is 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.