Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

by Melissa Etheridge
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Lyrics

Have your (C#m7)self

a

mer ry lit tle (B9)Christ mas.

Let your (C#m7)heart

be (F#m7)light.

From now (C#m7)on our (F#m7)trou bles will be

out of (Emaj7)sight.

Have your (C#m7)self

a

mer ry lit tle (B9)Christ mas.

Make the (C#m7)yule tide (F#m7)gay.

From now (C#m7)on our (F#m7)trou bles will be (G#7)miles

a way.

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

(F#m7)hap py gold en days

of (Emaj7)yore.

Faith ful (D#)friends who are (G#m7)dear to us

gath er (F#m7)near to us

once more.

Through the (C#m7)years

we (F#m7)all

will be to (B9)geth er

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

Hang a (C#m7)shin ing star

up on the (G#7)high est

bough.

And have your self

a mer ry lit tle (B9)Christ mas

now.

bough.

And (Amaj7)have

your self

a (F#m7)mer ry lit tle (B9)Christ mas (Emaj7)now.

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 60 BPM.

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

About ā€œHave Yourself A Merry Little Christmasā€

Where are the chord symbols for "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" is in E.
What key is "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" by Melissa Etheridge 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 60 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 — 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 Melissa Etheridge. 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 14 chords: A#m7, Amaj7, B7, B9, C#m, C#m7, D#7, E, +6 more.
What other songs by Melissa Etheridge can I play here?
Try "PIECE OF MY HEART", "MERRY CHRISTMAS, BABY", "I WANT TO COME OVER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" is in the key of E at 60 BPM.
What chords are in "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.