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(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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Jolly Old St. Nicholas" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 144 BPM.
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About “Jolly Old St. Nicholas”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" 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. "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" is in G.
- What key is "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" by 19th Century American Carol played in?
- Jolly Old St. Nicholas is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Jolly Old St. Nicholas"?
- The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Jolly Old St. Nicholas"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Jolly Old St. Nicholas"?
- "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" was originally performed by 19th Century American Carol. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- Does "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" 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. "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" is in the key of G at 144 BPM.
- What chords are in "Jolly Old St. Nicholas"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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