Blue Christmas

by Melissa Etheridge
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Lyrics

(F)I’ll have a (Bb)blue

Christ mas, with (F7)out you.

I’ll be so blue

think ing a (Bb)bout you.

Dec o (Bb13)ra tions of red on a (Eb7)green Christ mas tree

(C7)won’t be the same, dear, if (F7)you’re not here with me.

And when those (Bb)blue

snow flakes start (F7)fall in’,

that’s when those blue

mem ’ries start (Bb)call in’.

You’ll be (Bb7)do in’ all right, with your (Eb)Christ mas in (Edim)white,

but (F7)I’ll have a blue, blue (Bb)Christ mas.

(Bb)blue

snow flakes start (F7)fall in’,

that’s when those blue

mem ’ries start (Bb)call in’.

You’ll be (Bb7)do in’ all right, with your (Eb)Christ mas in (Edim)white,

but (F7)I’ll have a blue, blue (Bb)Christ mas.

(Bb)Christ mas.

Blue Christmas — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Blue 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 Bb, 120 BPM.

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

About “Blue Christmas”

Can I play "Blue 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 "Blue Christmas" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Blue Christmas" by Melissa Etheridge played in?
Blue Christmas is arranged in the key of Bb 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 120 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 Melissa Etheridge. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Blue Christmas"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: B7, Bb, Bb7, Bbdom, C7, Eb, Eb7, Edim, +2 more.
What other songs by Melissa Etheridge can I play here?
Try "PIECE OF MY HEART", "MERRY CHRISTMAS, BABY", "I WANT TO COME OVER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Blue 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. "Blue Christmas" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Blue 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 "Blue Christmas" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.