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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Little Saint Nick" by The Beach Boys in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Little Saint Nick" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Little Saint Nick" with hands-separate practice in G at 100 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Little Saint Nick"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Little Saint Nick" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Little Saint Nick"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Little Saint Nick" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.