Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

by Carpenters
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(E)Christ mas (F#m6)fu ture is (Emaj7)far (E6)a (G#m)way,

(A)Christ mas (B6)past is (F#7)past.

(G#m7)Christ mas (B6)pres ent is (A#)here (D#m7)to (G#m)day,

(G#m7)bring ing (E)joy that (F#7)will (B13sus)last.

Have your (C#m7)self a (F#m)mer ry lit tle (B7sus)Christ (B)mas,

let your (G#m)heart (C#m7)be (F#m7)light.

From now (C#m)on our (F#m)trou bles will be out (D)of (Db)sight.

Have your (G#m)self a mer ry lit tle (A)Christ (B7)mas,

make the (C#m9)yule tide gay.

(E)From (B)now (C#m)on our (A6)trou bles will be (G#7)miles a (C#m)way.

Here we (Am6)are as in (G#m7)old en days,

hap py (F#m7)gold en days

(B)of (Emaj7)yore.

Faith ful (D#)friends who are (G#m)dear to us

(Em)gath er (B)near to us

(F#7)once (B7sus)more.

Through the (C#m7)years we (F#m9)all will be to (A)geth er

if the (C#m7)fates al (F#m9)low.

Hang your (C#m7)shin ing (D#)star a bove the (G#)high est (C#m)bough,

and (Amaj7)have your self a (F#m7)mer ry lit tle Christ (B)mas (E)now.

(Here we (Am6)are as in (G#m7)old en days, hap py (F#m7)gold en days (B7#5)of (Emaj7)yore.)

Faith ful (D#)friends who are (G#m)dear to us

(Em)gath er (B)near to us

(F#7)once (A)more.

Through the years we all will be to geth er

if the fates al low.

Hang your (C#m7)shin ing (D#)star a bove the (G#)high est (C#m)bough,

(E6)and (Amaj7)have your self a (A)mer (B69)ry (A69)lit (Emaj7)tle (F#m7)Christ (B)mas (E6)now.

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas โ€” Simple Sheet Music

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"Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" in simplified sheet music format โ€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of E, 90 BPM.

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

About โ€œHave Yourself A Merry Little Christmasโ€

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Have Yourself A Merry Little 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 โ€” same song, less visual density.
What key is "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" by Carpenters played in?
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" 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 "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"?
"Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" was originally performed by Carpenters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"?
This arrangement uses 44 chords: A, A#m7, A6, Ab7, Am6, Amaj, Amaj7, B, +36 more.
What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?
Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". 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 โ€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas". Key of E, 90 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 โ€” 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.