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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Jolly Old St. Nicholas" 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 G, 144 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Jolly Old St. Nicholas”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Jolly Old St. Nicholas"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "Jolly Old St. Nicholas". Key of G, 144 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.