We wait ed (C)all
(G)through the year
for the (Dm)day
(C)to ap pear
when (C)we could be
to geth er
in har mo ny.
You (C)know the time
will come:
peace on (Dm)earth
for (C)ev ’ry one.
And (C)we can live
for ev er
in a (Dm)world where we are free.
Let it (F)shine for you and me.
There’s (C)some thing a bout Christ mas time, (F)some thing a bout Christ mas time that (C)makes you wish it was (F)Christ mas (Am)ev ’ry day.
To (C)see the joy in the child ren’s eyes, the way that the (Fm)old folks smile, it (C)says that Christ mas will (Dm7)nev er (G)go a (C)way.
We’re (C)al ways one
to night,
It makes no (Dm)diff ’rence if you’re (C)black or white,
’Cause (C)we can sing
to geth er
in har mo ny.
I (C)know it’s not
too late.
The world would be
a (C)bet ter place
if (C)we can keep
the spi rit
more than one day in the year.
Send a (F)mes sage loud and clear.
There’s (C)some thing a bout Christ mas time, (F)some thing a bout Christ mas time that (C)makes you wish it was (F)Christ mas (Am)ev ’ry day.
To (C)see the joy in the child ren’s eyes, the way that the (Fm)old folks smile, it (C)says that Christ mas will (Dm7)nev er (G)go a (C)way.
It’s the (G)time of year when ev ’ry one’s to geth er.
We’ll (G)ce le brate here on (F)Christ mas (C)Day.
When the (Am)ones you love are there,
you can (D)feel the ma gic in the air.
You know it’s (Em7)ev ’ry where.
There’s (C)some thing a bout Christ mas time.
There’s (F)some thing a bout Christ mas time.
There’s (D)some thing a bout Christ mas time, (G)some thing a bout Christ mas time that (D)makes you wish it was (G)Christ mas (Bm)ev ’ry day.
To (D)see the joy in the child ren’s eyes, the way that the (Gm)old folks smile, it (D)says that Christ mas will (Em7)nev er (A)go a (D)way.
There’s (D)some thing a bout Christ mas time, (G)some thing a bout Christ mas time that (D)makes you wish it was (G)Christ mas (Bm)ev ’ry day.
To (D)see the joy in the child ren’s eyes, the way that the (Gm)old folks smile, it (D)says that Christ mas will (Em7)nev er (A)go a (D)way.
Please (D)tell me Christ mas will (Em7)nev er (A)go a (D)way.
Christmas Time — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Christmas Time" by Bryan Adams. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of C, 76 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Christmas Time”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Christmas Time" by Bryan Adams in?
- The backing track is in C at 76 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Christmas Time" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Christmas Time"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Christmas Time", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Christmas Time" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Christmas Time"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Christmas Time"?
- "Christmas Time" was originally performed by Bryan Adams. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Bryan Adams are available?
- Other accompaniments by Bryan Adams: "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You", "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You", "When You're Gone". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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