Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas In Hawaii)

by Bing Crosby
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(D)‘Me le Ka li ki ma (Dmaj7)ka’ is the (D6)thing to say on a bright Haw (Fdim)ai ian Christ mas (A7)Day.

That’s the is land greet ing that we send to you from the land

where palm trees (Dmaj7)sway.

(D7)Here we know that Christ mas will be (G69)green and bright,

the (B7)sun to shine by (Baug7)day and all the (E9)stars at night.

(D)‘Me le Ka li ki (C7)ma ka’ is the (B7)right way

to (Em7)say ‘mer ry (A)Christ mas to (A7)you!’

(D)‘Me le Ka li ki ma (Dmaj7)ka’ is the (D6)thing to say on a bright Haw (Fdim)ai ian Christ mas (A7)Day.

That’s the is land greet ing that we send to you from the land

where palm trees (Dmaj7)sway.

(D7)Here we know that Christ mas will be (G69)green and bright, the (B7)sun to shine by (Baug7)day and all the (E9)stars at night.

(D)‘Me le Ka li ki (C7)ma ka’ is the (B7)right way to (Em7)say ‘mer ry (A)Christ mas to (A7)you!’

(Em7)say ‘mer ry (A7)Christ mas, a (Em7)ve ry mer ry (A7)Christ mas, a (Em7)ve ry, ve ry, ve ry mer ry (A7)Christ mas to (A7)you!’

Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas In Hawaii) — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas In Hawaii)" by Bing Crosby 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, 100 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 — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas In Hawaii)

Why does the accompaniment for "Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas In Hawaii)" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — 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 "Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas In Hawaii)" by Bing Crosby in?
The backing track is in D at 100 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 "Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas In Hawaii)" 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 "Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas In Hawaii)"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas In Hawaii)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas In Hawaii)" 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 "Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas In Hawaii)"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas In Hawaii)"?
"Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas In Hawaii)" was originally performed by Bing Crosby. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Bing Crosby are available?
Other accompaniments by Bing Crosby: "May The Good Lord Bless and Keep You", "Swinging On A Star". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas In Hawaii)" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas In Hawaii) by Bing Crosby, 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 — 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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