Do They Know It's Christmas? — Piano Lead Sheet

"Do They Know It's Christmas?" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

It’s Christ mas (F)time, there’s no need to (C)be a fraid. At Christ mas (F)time, we (F)let in (G)light and we (C)ban ish shade. And in our world of plen ty we can (C)spread a smile of joy. Throw your arms a round the world at Christ mas time. But say a (F)prayer, to pray for the (C)oth er ones at Christ mas (F)time. It’s (G)hard, but when you’re (C)hav ing fun there’s a (F)world out side your win dow, and it’s a (C)world of dread and fear where the (Dm7)on ly wa ter (G)flow ing is the (C)bit ter sting of (F)tears. And the (Dm7)Christ mas bells that ring there are the (C)clang ing chimes of doom. Well, to (Dm7)night, thank God, it’s them in stead of (C)you. And there (F)won’t be snow in Af ri ca this Christ mas time, the (F)great est gift they’ll (G)get this year is life. Oh. Where (F)noth ing ev er grows, no (C)rain or riv ers flow, (Dm7)do they know it’s (F)Christ mas time at (C)all? (Am)Here’s to you, raise a (G)glass for ev ’ry one; (Am)here’s to them un der (G)neath that burn ing sun. (F)Do they know it’s (F)Christ mas time at (C)all? (C)Feed the (F)world. (C)Feed the (F)world. (C)Feed the (F)world. (F)Let them (Am)know it’s (Dm7)Christ mas (Dm7)time a (C)Feed gain. the (C)world. (F)Let them (Am)know it’s (Dm7)Christ mas (Dm7)time a (C)Feed gain. the (C)world. (F)Let them (Am)know it’s (Dm7)Christ mas (Dm7)time a (C)gain.

Song Details

Key
C
Tempo
120 BPM
Difficulty
medium
Artist
Band Aid

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How to Play "Do They Know It's Christmas?" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.