Blue Christmas

by Elvis Presley
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Lyrics

I’ll (CN.C.)have a (F)blue

Christ mas with (C)out you,

I’ll be so (Gm7)blue

(C7)think ing a (F)bout you.

Dec o (A)ra tions of (D)red on a (Gm)green Christ mas (Gm(maj7))tree,

(F)won’t mean a (G9)thing

if (C)you’re not (Dm7)here (D#dim)with (C7)me.

I’ll have a (F)blue

Christ mas, that’s (C)cer tain,

and when that (Gm7)blue

(C7)heart ache starts (F)hurt in’

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

but (C7)I’ll have a (Gm7)blue, (C)blue 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 F, 144 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 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 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 144 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 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.
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.