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(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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Hard Candy Christmas" 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 F, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Hard Candy Christmas”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Hard Candy Christmas"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "Hard Candy Christmas". Key of F, 100 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.


