What key is "Christmas Is" in?

"Christmas Is" by Percy Faith is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 76 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Christmas Is" 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 Is" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Christmas Is" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Percy Faith can I play here?

Try "Brazilian Sleigh Bells", "Brazilian Sleigh Bells", "Christmas Is". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Christ mas is (Dm)sleigh bells,

Christ mas is (C7)shar ing;

Christ mas is (Dm)hol ly,

Christ mas is (C7)car ing.

Christ mas is (Dm7)chil dren who (Gm7)just can’t go to (C7)sleep;

Christ mas is (Dm7)mem ’ries, the (Gm)kind you al ways (F7)keep.

Deck the (C7)halls and give a (Fmaj7)cheer

for all the (A7)things that Christ mas is each (Dm7)year.

(Bb)Christ mas,

mer ry (F)Christ mas,

when (Gm7)all your (C7)wish es come (Fmaj7)true.

Christ mas is (Dm7)car ols to (Gm7)warm you in the (C7)snow;

Christ mas is (Dm7)bed time, where (Gm)no one wants to (F7)go.

All the (C7)world is tin sel (Fmaj7)bright,

so glad to (A7)know that Christ mas is to (Dm7)night.

(Bb)Christ mas,

mer ry (F)Christ mas,

when (Gm7)all your (C7)wish es come (Fmaj7)true.

(Dm)true.

(Gm7)Christ mas,

mer ry (F)Christ mas,

may (Gm7)all your (C7)wish es come (F)true.

Christmas Is by Percy Faith

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 76 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Christmas Is”

What key is "Christmas Is" in?: "Christmas Is" by Percy Faith is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 76 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Christmas Is" 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 Is" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Christmas Is" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Percy Faith can I play here?: Try "Brazilian Sleigh Bells", "Brazilian Sleigh Bells", "Christmas Is". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.