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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Because It's Christmas" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 100 BPM.
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About “Because It's Christmas”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Because It's Christmas" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Because It's Christmas" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Because It's Christmas" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Because It's Christmas" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Because It's Christmas"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.