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(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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Blue Christmas" by Melissa Etheridge in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Blue Christmas”
- Can I learn "Blue Christmas" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Blue Christmas" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 120 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Blue Christmas"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Blue Christmas" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Blue Christmas"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Blue Christmas" is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.