Chanukah

by Sheldon Secunda
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Lyrics

(Dm)When the win ter (A7)winds start (D7)blow ing, (G)it’s just (A7)na ture’s (D7)way of (Gm)show ing (Dm)Cha nu kah (Gm)will (Dm)soon (Bb7)be (A)here.

(Dm)I re call when (A7)I was (D7)young er, (G)how I (A7)used to (D7)yearn and (Gm)hun ger (Dm)for this spe (Gm)cial (Dm)time

(Bb7)of (A)year,

(Dm)and it’s still so (Bb7)ver

(G#dim7)y (A7)dear.

(Dm)Cha

nu kah,

(Dm)Cha

nu kah,

a hol i (Gm)day that drives a (Dm)way

(Bb7)all (A)care.

(Gm)Cha

(D7)nu (Gm6)kah,

(Dm)Cha

nu kah,

the sea son (Gm)love by peo ple (Dm)ev

(A7)’ry (Dm)where.

(Dm)Cha

nu kah,

(Dm)Cha

nu kah,

a time for (Gm)giv ing gifts to (Dm)those

(Bb7)we (A)love.

(Gm)Cha

(D7)nu (Gm6)kah,

(Dm)Cha

nu kah,

a time for (Gm)love by peo ple (Dm)ev (A7)’ry (Dm)where.

(Bbdim7)giv ing thanks to (Dm)God (A7)a (Dm)bove.

With pride re (D)call ing might y Ju dah (Gm)Mac ca bee and how he (C)brave ly fought to set his (F)peo ple free.

Men or ah (Bb)can dles burn ing through the (A)nights.

the beau ty (Dm)of the

(C#dim7)Feast (Gm6)of

(A7)Lights.

(Gm)pro claim that (Dm)Cha

nu

(A7)kah

is

(Dm)here.

Chanukah — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Chanukah" by Sheldon Secunda in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of F, 100 BPM.

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

About “Chanukah”

Can I learn "Chanukah" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Chanukah" with hands-separate practice in F at 100 BPM.
What key is "Chanukah" by Sheldon Secunda played in?
Chanukah 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 "Chanukah"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Chanukah" 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 "Chanukah"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Chanukah"?
"Chanukah" was originally performed by Sheldon Secunda. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Chanukah"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Chanukah" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Chanukah"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Chanukah" is in the key of F at 100 BPM.