Can a complete beginner play "Gee Whiz, It's Christmas"?

Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Gee Whiz, It's Christmas" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "Gee Whiz, It's Christmas"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Gee Whiz, It's Christmas" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

Gee Whiz, It's Christmas — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Gee Whiz, It's Christmas" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 100 BPM.

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

Lyrics

Hel (CN.C.)lo, (C)there, (C)mer ry Christ (Dm7)mas. How’ve you (CN.C.)been? (Dm7)Gee, it’s (CN.C.)so good (Dm7)to (CN.C.)talk (C)to you (Dm7)a (CN.C.)gain. It’s been a (Em7)long long time. Can’t ex plain why you (Em7)crossed my mind. I (Dm7)guess it’s just to wish (G)you a Mer ry (CN.C.)Christ (C)mas. My (CN.C.)best (C)friend’s hav (Dm7)ing a par ty (C)and ev (Dm7)’ry bod y’s (CN.C.)go (C)ing. I (CN.C.)know it’s (C)gon na be (Dm7)a lot of (CN.C.)fun. Oh, by the way, will it’s (CN.C.)snow (C)ing. It’s been a (Em7)long, long time. I still can’t Can’t ex plain why you (Em7)crossed my mind. I (Dm7)guess it’s just to (G)say, (CN.C.)“Gee whiz, it’s Christ (C)mas.” It’s fun ny that I have n’t thought to (Em)call you be fore. And (A)why is it I have n’t seen you a (E)round an y more? An (F)oth er year has passed and I can’t e rase the mem o ry of your smil ing face, so I have to call you up (F)and (G)say, “Gee whiz, it’s (CN.C.)Christ (C)mas.” So, (G)say, “Gee whiz, It’s (CN.C.)Christ (C)mas.” I’m wish (Dm7)ing you a (CN.C.)mer (C)ry, (C)have a mer (Dm7)ry, mer ry (CN.C.)Christ (C)mas. (C)Gee (CN.C.)whiz, (C)have a mer (Dm7)ry, mer ry (C)Christ mas.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Holiday/Christmas
Key: C
Tempo: 100 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Carla Thomas

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How to Play "Gee Whiz, It's Christmas" on Piano

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.
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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.
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Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
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Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.