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To night the stars shine for the (Fmaj7)chil (F6)dren,
and light the (Gsus)way for (G)dreams to (C)fly.
To night our (Am)love comes (Am7)wrapped in rib bons.
The world is (G7)right and hopes are (C)high.
And from a dark and frost ed (G)win (F)dow a child ap (E7sus)pears
to search the (Am)sky
be cause it’s (Dm7)Christ mas, be cause it’s (F)Christ mas.
To night be longs to all the (Fmaj7)chil (F6)dren.
To night their (Gsus)joy rings (G)through the (C)air.
And so we (Am)send our (Am7)ten der rib ings
to all the (G7)chil dren ev ’ry (C)where,
to see the smiles and hear the (G)laugh (F)ter; a time to (E7sus)give,
a time to (Am)share
be cause it’s (Dm7)Christ mas, be cause it’s (F)Christ mas.
(Ab)Christ mas for now and for (C)ev er, for all of the (Am7)chil dren and (D)for the (F)chil (G7)dren in us (C)all.
To night be longs to all the (Abmaj7)chil (Ab6)dren.
To night their (Fm7)joy rings through the (Eb)air.
And so we (Cm)send our (Cm7)ten der (Fm7)bless ings
to all the (Bb7)chil dren ev ’ry (Eb)where.
To see the smiles and hear the (Bb)laugh (Ab)ter; a time to (G7sus)give,
a time to (Cm)share
be cause it’s (Cb)Christ mas for now and for (Eb)ev er, for all of the (Cm7)chil dren and (F)for the (Ab)chil (Bb)dren
(Ab)in (Bb)us
(Eb)all.
(Eb)all.
Because It's Christmas — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Because It's Christmas" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Because It's Christmas”
- Can I play "Because It's Christmas" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Because It's Christmas" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Because It's Christmas" by Barry Manilow played in?
- Because It's Christmas is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Because It's Christmas"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Because It's Christmas" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Because It's Christmas"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Because It's Christmas"?
- "Because It's Christmas" was originally performed by Barry Manilow. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Because It's Christmas"?
- This arrangement uses 24 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abmaj7, Am, Am7, Bb, Bb7, Bbsus4, +16 more.
- What other songs by Barry Manilow can I play here?
- Try "THIS CAN'T BE REAL", "CAN'T SMILE WITHOUT YOU", "JUMP SHOUT BOOGIE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Because It's Christmas"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Because It's Christmas" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Because It's Christmas"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Because It's Christmas" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.