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This (C#)time...
This (Em6)time...
(Bm)Mak ing Christ mas.
Mak ing Christ mas.
(Bm)Mak ing Christ mas, mak ing Christ mas is so fine.
It’s (Edim7)ours this (Bm6)time, and (Edim7)won’t the (Bm6)chil dren (Edim7)be sur (Bm6)prised?
It’s (Em)ours (Bm)this (C#)time!
(F#m)Mak ing Christ mas, mak ing Christ mas, mak ing Christ mas.
(Abm6)Time to (Ebm)give them (Bb7)some thing (Ebm)fun they’ll (Abm6)talk a (Ebm)bout for (Bb7)years to (Ebm)come.
(CN.C.)Let’s have a cheer from ev ’ry one.
It’s time to par ty!
(F#m)Mak ing (D)Christ mas, (D#dim)mak ing (D)Christ (C#7)mas.
(Dm)Snakes and mice get wrapped up so nice with (Abm)spi der legs and pret ty bows!
(Fm)It’s (Db)ours (Fm)this (G7)time!
(Cm)All to geth er, (Ab)that and this, with (F7)all our tricks we’re (Ab)mak (D7)ing (Cm)Christ (G7)mas (Cm)time!
Here comes Jack!
I (Abdim7)don’t be (Cm)lieve what’s (D)hap p’ning to (Am)me.
My (Dm6)hopes, my (Am)dreams...
my (D)fan (E)ta (A)sies.
(Cm6)Won’t they be im pressed?
I am a gen i us!
See (Ddim7)how I (Am)trans formed (E7)this old (Am)rat in (Ddim7)to a (Am)most de (E7)light ful (Am)hat.
My (Dm)com pli ments, from (A7)me to you, on (Dm)this, your most in (A7)trigu ing hat.
Con (Dm)sid er, though, this (Gm)sub sti tute: A (Dm)bat in place of (A7)this old rat.
(Cm)No, no, no, now (Fm)that’s all wrong.
This (Cm)thing will nev er (G7)make a pres ent.
(Cm)It’s been dead for (Fm)much too long.
Try (Cm)some thing fresh er, (G7)some thing pleas ant.
All to geth er, (Ab)that and this, with (F7)all our tricks we’re (Ab)mak (D7)ing (Cm)Christ (G7)mas (Cm)time!
(Dbm6)Mak ing Christ mas, mak ing Christ mas, la, la, la!
It’s (Ebdim7)al most (Bbm)here and (F7)we can’t (Bbm)wait, so (Ebdim7)ring the (Bbm)bells and (F7)cel e (Bbm)brate.
’Cause (CN.C.)when the full moon starts to climb we’ll all sing out: It’s (Ebm6)Christ (F7)mas (Bbm)time!
Making Christmas — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Making Christmas" by Danny Elfman: 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 D, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Making Christmas”
- What key is "Making Christmas" by Danny Elfman played in?
- Making Christmas is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Making Christmas"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Making Christmas" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Making Christmas"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Making Christmas"?
- "Making Christmas" was originally performed by Danny Elfman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Making Christmas"?
- This arrangement uses 37 chords: A, A7, Ab, Abdim7, Abm, Abm6, Am, Bb7, +29 more.
- What other songs by Danny Elfman can I play here?
- Try "KIDNAP THE SANDY CLAWS", "THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS", "THIS IS HALLOWEEN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Making Christmas" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Making Christmas" by Danny Elfman. 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 "Making Christmas" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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 "Making 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.