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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Blue Christmas" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Blue Christmas"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Blue Christmas". Key of F, 144 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.