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Jim my, I just came back from a love ly trip a long the milk y way, I (D7)stopped off at the North Pole to spend the ho li day, I called on old, dear San ta Claus to see what I could see, he took me to his (G)work shop and told his plans to me.
Now San ta is a bu sy man, he has no time to play,
he’s got mil lions of (G)stock ings to fill on Christ mas Day, you bet ter write your let ter now and mail it right a way be cause he’s get ting rea dy his rein deers (G)and his sleigh.
You (G)bet ter watch out, you (C)bet ter not cry, you (G)bet ter not pout I’m (C)tell ing you why,
San ta Claus is (C)com ing to town,
San ta Claus is (C)co ming to town, (G)San ta (Em)Claus is (Am)com ing to town.
He’s (G)ma king a list, he’s (C)check ing it twice; he’s (G)gon na find out who’s (C)naugh ty or nice,
He’s
He sees you when you’re sleep ing, he knows when you’re a wake, he knows if you’ve been (D)bad or good so be (A)good for good ness (D)sake.
Oh, you
With (G)lit tle tin horns and (C)lit tle toy drums, (G)roo ty toot toots and (C)rum my tum tums, (G)cur ly head dolls that (C)tod dle and coo, (G)el e phants, boats, and (C)kid die cars too.
San ta Claus is (C)com ing to town,
San ta Claus is (C)com ing to town, (G)San ta (Em)Claus is (Am)com ing to town.
The (G)kids in girl and boy land will have a ju bi lee, they’re gon na build a toy land all a (A)round the Christ mas (D)tree.
So, you (G)bet ter watch out, you (C)bet ter not cry, you (G)bet ter not pout I’m (C)tell ing you why;
San ta Claus is (C)com ing to town,
San ta Claus is (G)com ing to town, (G)San ta (Em)Claus is (Am)com ing to town,
(C)San ta Claus is (D)com ing to town.
Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" by The Crystals 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 G, 90 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 “Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" 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 "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" by The Crystals in?
- The backing track is in G at 90 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 "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" 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 "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" 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 "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town"?
- "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" was originally performed by The Crystals. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by The Crystals are available?
- Other accompaniments by The Crystals: "(And) Then He Kissed Me". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Can I use "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town by The Crystals, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is G; 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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