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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Let It Be Christmas" by Alan Jackson in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 81 BPM.

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

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About “Let It Be Christmas”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Let It Be Christmas"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Let It Be Christmas" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 81 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.