What key is "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" in?

"Jolly Old St. Nicholas" by 19th Century American Carol is in the key of G with a tempo of 144 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.

Is "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

Lyrics

(G)Jol ly old Saint (D7)Nich o las, (Em)lean your ear this (G)way!

(C)Don’t you tell a (G)sin gle soul (D)what I’m going to say.

(G)Christ mas Eve is (D7)com ing soon; (Em)now, you dear old (Bm)man,

(C)whis per what you’ll (G)bring to (Em)me; (Am7)tell me (D)if you (G)can.

(G)John ny wants a (D7)pair of skates, (Em)Su sy wants a (G)sled,

(C)Nel lie wants a (G)pic ture book, (D)yel low, blue and red.

(G)Now I think I’ll (D7)leave to you (Em)what to give the (Bm)rest.

(C)Choose for me, dear (G)San ta (Em)Claus, (Am7)you will (D)know the (G)can.

(G)best.

Jolly Old St. Nicholas by 19th Century American Carol

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 144 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Jolly Old St. Nicholas”

What key is "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" in?: "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" by 19th Century American Carol is in the key of G with a tempo of 144 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.
Is "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.