Little Saint Nick

by The Beach Boys
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Lyrics

Well, (D7)way tle up north we where the (Am7)air gets cold, there’s a (G)tale a bout Christ mas that you’ve all been told.

And a (D7)real dy fa mous cat all dressed (Am7)up in red, and he (G)spends the whole the year work in’ out on his sled.

It’s the (C)Lit tle Saint Nick.

(Lit tle (F)Saint (C)Nick.) It’s the (Am7)Lit tle Saint Nick.

(Lit tle Saint (D)Nick.) Just a (D7)lit tle bob sled, we call it (Am7)Old Saint Nick, but she’ll (G)walk a to bog gan with a four speed stick.

She’s (D7)can dy ap ple red with a (Am7)ski for a and when (G)San ta hits the gas, man, just watch her his peel.

the (C)Lit tle Saint Nick.

(Lit tle (F)Saint (C)Nick.) It’s the (Am7)Lit tle Saint Nick.

(Lit tle Saint (D)Nick.)

Just a Saint (D)Nick.)

(G)(Christ mas comes this (E7)time each year.)

Little Saint Nick — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "Little Saint Nick" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 100 BPM.

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

About “Little Saint Nick”

Can I play "Little Saint Nick" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Little Saint Nick" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Little Saint Nick" by The Beach Boys played in?
Little Saint Nick 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 "Little Saint Nick"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Little Saint Nick" 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 "Little Saint Nick"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Little Saint Nick"?
"Little Saint Nick" was originally performed by The Beach Boys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by The Beach Boys can I play here?
Try "GOOD VIBRATIONS", "PET SOUNDS", "DO YOU WANT TO DANCE?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Little Saint Nick"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Little Saint Nick" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Little Saint Nick"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Little Saint Nick" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.