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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Christmas Day" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Christmas Day”
- Why does "Christmas Day" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Christmas Day".
- What key is "Christmas Day" by The Beach Boys played in?
- Christmas Day is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Christmas Day"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Christmas Day" 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 "Christmas Day"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Christmas Day"?
- "Christmas Day" was originally performed by The Beach Boys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Christmas Day"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: Bb, Bb6, Bb7, Bbmaj7, C7, Cm, Cm7, Dm, +6 more.
- What other songs by The Beach Boys can I play here?
- Try "GOOD VIBRATIONS", "PET SOUNDS", "DO YOU WANT TO DANCE?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Christmas Day"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Christmas Day".
- Can I see all the notes in "Christmas Day"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.