The (Bb)Christ mas spir it grows with each new day,
and (Cm)it’s so (F)close, but seems so (F)far a way.
And yet it comes on ly once a year,
and ’fore you (Gm)know it it’s al read y here.
The streets are (Gm)filled with laugh ter and so man y hearts are gay.
(Bb)Ev ’ry bod y (Bbmaj7)helps to make the (Bbmaj7)spir it bright.
The (Cm7)hous es turn (F7)on their Christ mas (F7)lights at night.
It’s worth the (Eb)wait, the whole year through,
just to (Bb)make hap py some one like you,
and I’ll (Cm7)nev er out (F7)grow the thrill of (F7)Christ mas day.
It’s worth the (Eb)wait, the whole year through,
just to (Bb)make hap py some one like you,
and I’ll (Cm7)nev er out (F7)grow the thrill of (F7)Christ mas day.
Christmas Day by The Beach Boys
Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Christmas Day”
- What key is "Christmas Day" in?
- "Christmas Day" by The Beach Boys is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Christmas Day" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Christmas Day" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Christmas Day"?
- This arrangement of "Christmas Day" uses 14 chords: Bb, Bb6, Bb7, Bbmaj7, C7, Cm, Cm7, Dm, +6 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Christmas Day" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by The Beach Boys can I play here?
- Try "GOOD VIBRATIONS", "PET SOUNDS", "DO YOU WANT TO DANCE?". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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