Let It Be Christmas

by Alan Jackson
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Lyrics

Let it be (G)Christ mas ev ’ry (D)where

in the (D7)hearts of all peo ple both near and the far.

(G)Christ mas ev ’ry (D)where,

feel the (G)love of the sea son wher (C)ev er you (D)are; on the (Em)small coun try roads lined with (C)green mis tle toe, (Em)big cit y streets where a (D)thou sand lights glow.

Let it be (G)Christ mas ev ’ry (C)where, let heav en ly (G)mu sic fill the (C)air.

Let ev ’ry heart (G)sing, let ev ’ry bell (Em)ring the sto ry of (Am7)hope and joy and (D7)peace.

And let it be (G)Christ mas ev ’ry (C)where, let heav en ly (G)mu sic fill the (C)air.

Let an ger and (G)fear and hate dis ap (Em)pear.

Let there be (Am7)love that lasts through the (D7)year.

And let it be (G)Christ mas,

(C)Christ mas (D)ev ’ry (G)where.

Let it be (G)Christ mas ev ’ry (D)where,

with the (D7)gold and the sil ver, the near and we far.

(G)Christ mas ev ’ry (D)where,

in the (G)smiles of all chil dren a (C)sleep in their (D)beds.

In the (Em)eyes of young ba bies their (C)first fall en snow, (Em)el der ly’s mem ’ries that (D)nev er grow old.

Let it be (G)Christ mas ev ’ry (C)where, let heav en ly (G)mu sic fill the (C)air.

Let ev ’ry heart (G)sing, let ev ’ry bell (Em)ring the sto ry of (Am7)hope and joy and (D7)peace.

And let it be (G)Christ mas ev ’ry (C)where, let heav en ly (G)mu sic fill the (C)air.

Let an ger and (G)fear and hate dis ap (Em)pear.

Let there be (Am7)love that lasts through the (D7)year.

And let it be (G)Christ mas,

(C)Christ mas (D)ev ’ry (G)where.

Let it be (G)where.

Let it be (G)where,

(C)Christ mas (D)ev ’ry (G)where,

(C)Christ mas (D)ev ’ry (G)where.

Let It Be Christmas — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Let It Be Christmas" by Alan Jackson: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 81 BPM.

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

About “Let It Be Christmas”

What key is "Let It Be Christmas" by Alan Jackson played in?
Let It Be Christmas 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 "Let It Be Christmas"?
The arrangement plays at 81 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Let It Be 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 "Let It Be Christmas"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Let It Be Christmas"?
"Let It Be Christmas" was originally performed by Alan Jackson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Let It Be Christmas"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am7, C, D, D7, Em, G.
What other songs by Alan Jackson can I play here?
Try "DRIVE", "THAT'D BE ALRIGHT", "DON'T ROCK THE JUKEBOX". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Let It Be Christmas" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Let It Be Christmas" by Alan Jackson. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Let It Be Christmas" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Let It Be Christmas" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.