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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Christmas Day" by The Beach Boys 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 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”
- Can I learn "Christmas Day" 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 "Christmas Day" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 120 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Christmas Day"?
- 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 "Christmas Day" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Christmas Day"?
- 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. "Christmas Day" is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.