I'll Be Home For Christmas

by Josh Groban
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Lyrics

I am (Csus2)dream ing to (Ebdim7)night

of a (Bbsus2)place

I (Dbdim)love,

e ven (F)more than I u

sual ly (Bb)do.

And al (Am11)though

I (D)know

it’s a (C7)long road back,

I prom ise (F)you:

I’ll be home

for (Cm7)Christ mas;

you can count (G)on (Cm7)me.

Please have (F7)snow

and mis tle (Gm)toe

and (C7)pres ents

(C)on

the (Cm7)tree.

Christ mas (Dbdim7)Eve

will (Cm7)find you

where the love (G7)light

(Cm7)gleams.

(Eb)I’ll

be home

for (Bb)Christ

(G7)mas,

if (F)on ly in my (Bb)dreams.

Christ mas (Gdim)Eve

will (Cm)find me

where the love

(G7)light (Cm)gleams.

I’ll be (Ab13)home

for (Bb)Christ

(G)mas,

if (Gm7)on (C7)ly (Cm7)in my (D)dreams,

if (Cm)on (Cm7)ly (Eb)in (F)my (Bb)dreams.

I'll Be Home For Christmas — Simple Sheet Music

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"I'll Be Home For 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 Bb, 68 BPM.

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

About “I'll Be Home For Christmas”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I'll Be Home For 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 "I'll Be Home For Christmas" by Josh Groban played in?
I'll Be Home For Christmas is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I'll Be Home For Christmas"?
The arrangement plays at 68 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I'll Be Home For 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 "I'll Be Home For Christmas"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I'll Be Home For Christmas"?
"I'll Be Home For Christmas" was originally performed by Josh Groban. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Josh Groban can I play here?
Try "YOU RAISE ME UP", "FEBRUARY SONG", "HIGHER WINDOW". 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 "I'll Be Home For Christmas". Key of Bb, 68 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.