C-h-r-i-s-t-m-a-s

by Eddy Arnold
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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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"C-h-r-i-s-t-m-a-s" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 170 BPM.

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

About “C-h-r-i-s-t-m-a-s

Where are the chord symbols for "C-h-r-i-s-t-m-a-s" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "C-h-r-i-s-t-m-a-s" is in C.
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.
Does "C-h-r-i-s-t-m-a-s" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "C-h-r-i-s-t-m-a-s" is in the key of C at 170 BPM.
What chords are in "C-h-r-i-s-t-m-a-s"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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