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When (C)I was but a young ster, (F)Christ mas meant one (C)thing: that (G7)I’d be get ting lots of toys that (C)day.
I (G7)learned a whole lot dif f’rent when (C)Moth er sat me down and taught me to spell Christ mas this (G7)way:
(C)“C” is for the Christ Child (F)born up on this day,
(C)“H” for her ald an gels in the (G7)night.
(C)“R” means our Re deem er, (F)“I” means Is ra el,
(G7)“S” is for the star that shone so (C)bright.
(G7)“T” is for three wise men, (C)they who trav eled far,
(D7)“M” is for the man ger where He (G7)lay.
(C)“A”’s for all He stands for, (F)“S” means shep herds came, and (G7)that’s why there’s a Christ mas (C)day.
(C)I was but a young ster, (F)Christ mas meant one (C)thing: that (G7)I’d be get ting lots of toys that (C)day.
I (G7)learned a whole lot dif f’rent when (C)Moth er sat me down and taught me to spell Christ mas this (G7)way:
(C)“C” is for the Christ Child (F)born up on this day,
(C)“H” for her ald an gels in the (G7)night.
(C)“R” means our Re deem er, (F)“I” means Is ra el,
(G7)“S” is for the star that shone so (C)bright.
(G7)“T” is for three wise men, (C)they who trav eled far,
(D7)“M” is for the man ger where He (G7)lay.
(C)“A”’s for all He stands for, (F)“S” means shep herds came, and (G7)that’s why there’s a Christ mas (C)day.
(C)day.
C-h-r-i-s-t-m-a-s — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "C-h-r-i-s-t-m-a-s" 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 C, 170 BPM.
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About “C-h-r-i-s-t-m-a-s”
- Can I play "C-h-r-i-s-t-m-a-s" 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 "C-h-r-i-s-t-m-a-s" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "C-h-r-i-s-t-m-a-s" by Eddy Arnold played in?
- C-h-r-i-s-t-m-a-s is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "C-h-r-i-s-t-m-a-s"?
- The arrangement plays at 170 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "C-h-r-i-s-t-m-a-s" 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 "C-h-r-i-s-t-m-a-s"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "C-h-r-i-s-t-m-a-s"?
- "C-h-r-i-s-t-m-a-s" was originally performed by Eddy Arnold. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "C-h-r-i-s-t-m-a-s"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: C, C7, D7, Dm7, F, G, G7.
- What other songs by Eddy Arnold can I play here?
- Try "WHAT'S HE DOING IN MY WORLD", "MAKE THE WORLD GO AWAY", "C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "C-h-r-i-s-t-m-a-s"?
- 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. "C-h-r-i-s-t-m-a-s" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "C-h-r-i-s-t-m-a-s"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "C-h-r-i-s-t-m-a-s" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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