Blue Christmas

by Elvis Presley
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Lyrics

I’ll have a (F)blue

Christ mas, with (C7)out you.

I’ll be so blue

think ing a (F)bout you.

Dec o (A)ra (D7)tions of (A)red (D7)on a (Gm)green Christ mas tree

(G7)won’t mean a thing

if (C7)you’re not here with me.

I’ll have a (F)blue

Christ mas, that’s (C7)cer tain.

And when that blue

heart ache starts (F)hurt in’,

you’ll be (A)do (D7)in’ all (A)right, (D7)with your (Gm)Christ mas of (Bdim7)white,

but (C7)I’ll have a blue, blue (F)Christ mas.

I’ll have a (F)blue

Christ mas, with (C7)out you.

I’ll be so blue

think ing a (F)bout you.

Dec o (A)ra (D7)tions of (A)red (D7)on a (Gm)green Christ mas tree

(G7)won’t mean a thing

if (C7)you’re not here with me.

I’ll have a (F)blue

Christ mas, that’s (C7)cer tain.

And when that blue

heart ache starts (F)hurt in’,

you’ll be (A)do (D7)in’ all (A)right, (D7)with your (Gm)Christ mas of (Bdim7)white,

but (C7)I’ll have a blue, blue (F)Christ mas.

I’ll have a (F)Christ mas.

Blue Christmas — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Blue Christmas" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of F, 112 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Blue Christmas”

Where are the chord symbols for "Blue 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. "Blue Christmas" is in F.
What key is "Blue Christmas" by Elvis Presley played in?
Blue Christmas is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Blue Christmas"?
The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Blue Christmas" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Blue Christmas"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Blue Christmas"?
"Blue Christmas" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Blue Christmas"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am7, Bdim7, C7, D7, F, G7, Gm.
What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Blue 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. "Blue Christmas" is in the key of F at 112 BPM.
What chords are in "Blue Christmas"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.