Lonely This Christmas

by Mud
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Lyrics

(C)Ooh.

(C)Ooh.

(C)Try

to i ma gine

a (F)house that’s not a (G)home,

then (C)try

to i ma gine

a (F)Christ mas all a (G)lone.

That’s where (C)I’ll be since you (Am)left me,

my (F)tears could melt the (G)snow.

What can (C)I do

with (Am)out you?

I’ve got (F)no place, no place to (G)go.

It ’ll be (C)lone ly this (Am)Christ mas

with (F)out you to (G)hold.

It ’ll be (C)lone ly this (Am)Christ mas,

(F)lone ly and (G)cold.

It ’ll be (C)cold, so (Am)cold

with (F)out you to (G)hold

this (C)Christ mas.

(C)Each time I re mem ber

the (F)day you went a (G)way,

how I would n’t lis ten

to the (F)things you had to (G)say.

I just (C)break down as I (Am)look a round and the (F)on ly things I (G)see, are (C)emp ti ness and (Am)lone li ness, and an (F)un lit Christ mas (G)tree.

It ’ll be (C)lone ly this (Am)Christ mas

with (F)out you to (G)hold.

It ’ll be (C)lone ly this (Am)Christ mas,

(F)lone ly and (G)cold.

It ’ll be (C)cold so (Am)cold,

with (F)out you to (G)hold

this (C)Christ mas.

(C)Ooh.

(C)Ooh.

Ah.

Ah.

It ’ll be (C)lone ly this (Am)Christ mas

with (F)out you to (G)hold.

It ’ll be (C)lone ly this (Am)Christ mas,

(F)lone ly and (G)cold.

It ’ll be (C)lone ly this (Am)Christ mas

with (F)out you to (G)hold.

It ’ll be (C)lone ly this (Am)Christ mas,

(F)lone ly and (G)cold.

It ’ll be (C)cold, so (Am)cold

with (F)out you to (G)hold

this (C)Christ mas.

Ooh.

Lonely This Christmas — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Lonely This Christmas" by Mud. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of C, 99 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Lonely This Christmas”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Lonely This Christmas" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Lonely This Christmas".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Lonely This Christmas" by Mud in?
The backing track is in C at 99 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Lonely This Christmas" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Lonely This Christmas"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Lonely This Christmas", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Lonely This Christmas" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Lonely This Christmas"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Lonely This Christmas"?
"Lonely This Christmas" was originally performed by Mud. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
How do I use "Lonely This Christmas" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Lonely This Christmas" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in C, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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