Hard Candy Christmas

by Dolly Parton
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Lyrics

(Fmaj7)Hey,

may be I’ll (Bbmaj7)dye my hair,

may be I’ll (Bbmaj7)move some where.

May be I’ll (Gm7)get a car, may be I’ll (C7)drive so far they’ll all lose (D7)track.

(Gm7)Me, I’ll (C7)bounce right (Fmaj7)back.

May be I’ll (Bbmaj7)sleep real late,

may be I’ll (Bbmaj7)lose some weight.

May be I’ll (Gm7)clear the junk, may be I’ll (C7)just get drunk on ap ple (D7)wine.

(Gm7)Me, I'll (C7)be just (F)fine

and (Bb)dan dy; Lord, it’s like a hard can dy (F)Christ mas.

I’m bare ly get ting (Am)through

to (Bb)mor row, still I won’t let sor row bring me way (F)down,

I’ll be (F)fine

and (Bb)dan dy; Lord, it’s like a hard can dy (F)Christ mas.

I’m bare ly get ting (Am)through

to (Bb)mor row, still I won’t let sor row bring me way (Fmaj7)down.

(Fmaj7)Hey,

may be I'll (Bbmaj7)learn to sew,

may be I’ll (Bbmaj7)just lie low.

May be I’ll (Gm7)hit the bars, may be I’ll (C7)count the stars un til the (D7)dawn.

(Gm7)Me, I (C7)will go (Fmaj7)on.

May be I’ll (Bbmaj7)set tle down,

may be I’ll (Bbmaj7)just leave town.

May be I’ll (Gm7)have some fun, may be I’ll (C7)meet some one and make ’em (D7)mine.

(Gm7)Me, I'll (C7)be just (F)fine

and (Bb)dan dy; Lord, it’s like a hard can dy (F)Christ mas.

I’m bare ly get ting (Am)through

to (Bb)mor row, still I won’t let sor row bring me way (F)down, I’ll be (F)fine

and (Bb)dan dy; Lord, it’s like a hard can dy (F)Christ mas.

I’m bare ly get ting (Am)through

to (Bb)mor row, still I won’t let sor row bring me way (Fmaj7)down.

(F)down.

(C)I’ll be (F)fine.

Hard Candy Christmas — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Hard Candy Christmas" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of F, 100 BPM.

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

About “Hard Candy Christmas”

Can I play "Hard Candy Christmas" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Hard Candy Christmas" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Hard Candy Christmas" by Dolly Parton played in?
Hard Candy Christmas is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hard Candy Christmas"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hard Candy Christmas" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Hard Candy Christmas"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Hard Candy Christmas"?
"Hard Candy Christmas" was originally performed by Dolly Parton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Dolly Parton can I play here?
Try "NINE TO FIVE", "HE'S EVERYTHING", "HERE YOU COME AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Hard Candy 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. "Hard Candy Christmas" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Hard Candy 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 "Hard Candy Christmas" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.