It's Christmas Time

by Carpenters
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It’s (C)Christ mas (G)time and (C)time for a (F6)car (G)ol, (C)time to (F)sing (C)a (D7)bout the lit tle (G)King, to (C)fill the (Am)bowl (C)and (F)roll (Dm)out the (C)bar (Am)rel, (F)have (Dm)our (G)selves a (C)fling.

We greet a friend (G)or (C)wel come a (Dm)strang (G)er, (C)let him (F)sing (C)or (D)cheer him on his (G)way and (C)cel e (Am)brate the (F)Child (Dm)in a (C)man (Am)ger (Dm)born (C)on (Dm)Christ (G)mas (C)Day.

Good (F)cheer

for (C)you and for me (Am)with (Dm7)pleas ure and (G7)glee to (C)share.

Oh, (F)we’re

so (C)hap py to be (G#dim7)to (Am)geth er on (D7)Yule tide (G7sus)Square.

It (C)looks like snow (G)and (C)falls like (G7)snow; (C)take a (F)mo (C)ment, (D)take a look a (G)bout and (C)say (G7)as (C)snow (E7)flakes (Am)fall:

(F)“Mer ry (C)Christ mas to (F6)one (G7)and (C)all!”

It’s (F)Christ mas (Gm)time and (Fmaj7)time for a (Gm)car ol, (F)time to (Bb)sing (F)a (G7)bout the lit tle (C)King, to (F)fill (C7)the (F)bowl and (Bb)roll (C)out the (F)bar (Dm)rel, (Gm)have (F)our (C)selves a (F)fling.

We greet a (Gm)friend or (Fmaj7)wel come a (Gm)strang er, (F)let him (Bb)sing (F)or (G7)cheer him on his (C)way and (F)cel e brate (F)the (Bb)Child (C)in the (F)man (Dm)ger (Gm)born (F)on (C7)Christ mas (F)Day.

(B)Good (Bbmaj7)cheer

(C7)for (F)you and for (D7)me with (Gm7)pleas ure and glee (Gb)to (Fmaj7)share.

(B)Oh, (Bbmaj7)we’re

(A7)so (Dm)hap py to (A+)be to (Dm7)geth er on (G7)Yule tide (C7sus)Square.

(C7)It (F)looks like (Gm)snow and (Fmaj7)falls like (Gm)snow; take a (F)mo ment, (Bb)take (F)a (G7)look a round and (C)say as (F)snow (C7)flakes (F)fall:

(G)“Mer ry (F)Christ mas to (Gm7)one (C7)and (F)all!”

It's Christmas Time — Simple Sheet Music

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"It's Christmas Time" 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 C, 120 BPM.

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

About “It's Christmas Time”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "It's Christmas Time"?
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 "It's Christmas Time" by Carpenters played in?
It's Christmas Time is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "It's Christmas Time"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "It's Christmas Time" 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 "It's Christmas Time"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "It's Christmas Time"?
"It's Christmas Time" was originally performed by Carpenters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "It's Christmas Time"?
This arrangement uses 23 chords: A7, Aaug, Am, B7, Bb, Bbmaj7, C, C7, +15 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 — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "It's Christmas Time". Key of C, 120 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.