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.

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.

Lyrics

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Country
Key: C
Tempo: 170 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: Eddy Arnold

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How to Play "C-h-r-i-s-t-m-a-s" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.