Christmas Wishes

by Leslie Bricusse
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Lyrics

On the (F)night be (Fsus4)fore (A)Christ mas, (Dsus4)so (D)they say, a (Gm7)cou ple of (Bbm6)dreams be fore (C7sus4)Christ (C7)mas Day, (Bb)there’s a (F)star can be (Fmaj7)seen in the (Gm7)eve ning sky (Dbmaj7)way (Db6)on (C7)high as the (Cm7)Christ (Cm6)mas moon goes (Cm7)drift (Cm6)ing (D)by.

(D)And who (Bbmaj7)ev (Bb6)er (C)sees that (A)star, they (D7)say, should (Gm)wish a (Gm(maj7))wish on (G7sus4)Christ

mas (Bb)Day.

For a (F)wish that (Fsus4)you (A)wish on (Dsus4)Christ (D)mas Day is (Gm7)pret ty well (Bbm6)sure to come (C7sus4)true, (C7)they say.

(Bb)So the (F)wish that I (Fmaj7)wish you to (Gm7)night, my friend: (Dbmaj7)May (Db6)you (C7)spend (Cm7)Christ (Cm6)mas morn ings (Cm7)with (Cm6)out (D7sus4)end,

(G)dream ing of a (C)mir a cle or two.

And (D7)may (Bbm6)all your Christ mas (Bb)wish es

come (Bb)true.

Christmas Wishes β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Christmas Wishes" by Leslie Bricusse: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About β€œChristmas Wishes”

What key is "Christmas Wishes" by Leslie Bricusse played in?
Christmas Wishes 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 Wishes"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Christmas Wishes" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Christmas Wishes"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Christmas Wishes"?
"Christmas Wishes" was originally performed by Leslie Bricusse. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Christmas Wishes"?
This arrangement uses 28 chords: Am, Am7, Bb, Bb6, Bbm6, Bbmaj7, C, C7, +20 more.
What other songs by Leslie Bricusse can I play here?
Try "IF I RULED THE WORLD", "Think Positive", "The Candy Man (from Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Christmas Wishes" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Christmas Wishes" by Leslie Bricusse. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Christmas Wishes" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Christmas Wishes" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.