Other arrangements of Christmastime
Pick a learning view.
(Eb)Ring Christ mas bells, ring them loud with a mes sage bring ing (Cm7)peace on the earth, tid ings (Eb)of good (Eb)cheer!
(Eb)Come, car ol ers, come and join with the an gels sing ing, (Cm7)“Joy to the world!” Christ mas (Eb)time is (Eb)here (Bb)a (Ab)Chil dren, (Bb)gath er a round and (Eb)lis (Ab)ten.
(Bb)You’ll hear the sound of (Ebmaj7)an (Ab)gels (Bb)fill ing the sky, (Db)tell ing ev ’ry one (Bb7sus)Christ mas (Bb)time is here!
Ring Christ mas bells, ring them loud with a mes sage bring ing (Dm7)peace on the earth, tid ings (F)of good (F)cheer!
(F)Come, car ol ers, come and join with the an gels sing ing, (Dm7)“Joy to the world!” Christ mas (F)time is (F)here (C)a (Bb)Loved ones (C)close to our hearts and (Fmaj7)stran (Bb)gers (C)in lands a far, to (F)geth (Bb)er (C)shar ing the joy.
(Eb)Em man u el.
(Bb)(Go (Eb)tell (Bb)the world!) He has come to dwell.
(Gm7)(The (Cm7)time (Gm7)is (Cm7)near!) With one voice, let the world re Christ joice!
mas!
Ring the bells!
Oh, ring the bells of (Em7)Christ mas, (G)Christ mas (G)time!
(G)Christ mas!
Ring the bells!
Oh, ring the bells of (Em7)Christ mas, (G)Christ mas (G)time!
(G)Ring Christ mas bells, ring them loud with a mes sage bring ing (Em7)peace on the earth, tid ings (G)of good (G)cheer!
(G)Come, car ol ers, come and join with the an gels sing ing, (Em7)“Joy to the world!” Christ mas (G)time is (G)here!
(G)Chil dren, gath er a round and (Em7)lis ten.
(C)You’ll hear the sound of (G)an gels fill ing the sky.
It’s (Em7)Christ mas (G)time is (G)here (D)a (G)gain!
Christmastime — Simple Sheet Music
8 people have learned this song
"Christmastime" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Eb, 115 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
Try other practice modes:
About “Christmastime”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Christmastime"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Christmastime" by Michael W. Smith played in?
- Christmastime is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Christmastime"?
- The arrangement plays at 115 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Christmastime" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Christmastime"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Christmastime"?
- "Christmastime" was originally performed by Michael W. Smith. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Christmastime"?
- This arrangement uses 22 chords: Ab, Am7, Bb, Bb7, Bm, C, Cm, Cm7, +14 more.
- What other songs by Michael W. Smith can I play here?
- Try "CHRISTMAS DAY", "Great Is The Lord", "I WILL BE HERE FOR YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Christmastime". Key of Eb, 115 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.