Can I sing over "When Christmas Comes Around" 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 "When Christmas Comes Around"?

Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "When Christmas Comes Around", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.

Can I use "When Christmas Comes Around" 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 "When Christmas Comes Around"?

Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.

Who wrote "When Christmas Comes Around"?

"When Christmas Comes Around" was originally performed by Matt Terry. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

Lyrics

(Bb5)Win ter days turn to grey, put the head (Fsus4)lights on, (Gm7)snow and rain wiped a way, I can’t keep my (Fsus4)eyes on the (Ebsus2)road

when I’m driv ing home.

(Bb5)I got tears run ning down, burn ing in my (Fsus4)eyes and (Gm7)you and I heat ed by the flick er of a (Fsus4)light er and (Ebsus2)glow,

and I let it go.

But I just got (Eb)here, I know it’s (Bb)been a while dar ling, (F)dear, there’s been a (Gm7)change in the (F)time of (Eb)year,

when the (Bb)frost bites the snow,

and Christ mas comes a round.

For the down and outs

and bro ken lay a bouts,

what will they do now,

when (F)Christ mas comes a round?

We were so in love

till I messed it up,

but who will love me now,

when (F)Christ mas comes a round?

(Bb5)Fam i ly ask ing me why I let (Fsus4)you go, (Gm7)tell ing me it’s a mis take.

I’m tell ing them that (Bb)I know but (Ebsus2)I can’t (Fsus4)call you.

Your (Bb5)in ner space, bet ter place, lov ing on a (Fsus4)new man, (Gm7)I don’t blame you at all, you did all that (Fsus4)you can, I (Eb2)know.

But I just got (Eb)here, I know it’s (Bb)been a while dar ling, (F)dear, there’s been a (Gm7)change in the (F)time of (Eb)year,

when the (Bb)frost bites the snow,

and Christ mas comes a round.

For the down and outs

and bro ken lay a bouts,

what will they do now,

when (F)Christ mas comes a round?

We were so in love

till I messed it up,

but who will love me now,

when (F)Christ mas comes a round?

(Bb5)Fam i ly ask ing me why I let (Fsus4)you go, (Gm7)tell ing me it’s a mis take.

I’m tell ing them that (Bb)I know but (Ebsus2)I can’t (Fsus4)call you.

Your (Bb5)in ner space, bet ter place, lov ing on a (Fsus4)new man, (Gm7)I don’t blame you at all, you did all that (Fsus4)you can, I (Eb2)know.

But I just got

but who will love me now,

when (F)Christ mas comes a round?

And I’m (Bb)sick of all the songs,

the Christ mas sing a longs,

the (Bb)mer ry and the cheer,

’cause I don’t (Gm7)feel like that this year.

All the bells are all in sync,

and my (Gm7)soul is on the brink,

so I’ll (Bb)have my self a drink,

and sing

when Christ mas comes a round.

For the down and outs

and bro ken lay a bouts,

what will they do now,

when (F)Christ mas comes a round?

We were so in love

till I messed it up,

but who will love me now,

when (F)Christ mas comes a round?

Who will love me now,

when (F)Christ mas comes a round?

When Christmas Comes Around — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "When Christmas Comes Around" by Matt Terry. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Eb, 72 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) 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.

Try other practice modes:

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About “When Christmas Comes Around”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "When Christmas Comes Around" by Matt Terry in?: The backing track is in Eb at 72 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 "When Christmas Comes Around" 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 "When Christmas Comes Around"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "When Christmas Comes Around", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "When Christmas Comes Around" 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 "When Christmas Comes Around"?: Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "When Christmas Comes Around"?: "When Christmas Comes Around" was originally performed by Matt Terry. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.