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This time...
(Fm6)This time...
(Cm)Mak ing Christ mas.
Mak ing Christ mas.
Mak ing Christ mas, mak ing Christ mas
It’s (Fdim7)ours this (Cm6)time, and (Fdim7)won’t the (Cm6)chil dren (Fdim7)be sur (Cm6)prised?
It’s (Fm)ours this (D)time!
(Gm)Mak ing Christ mas, mak ing Christ mas, mak ing Christ mas.
(F#dim)Time to (Em)give them (F#dim)some thing (Em)fun they’ll (F#dim)talk a (Em)bout for (F#dim)years to (Em)come.
(CN.C.)Let’s have a cheer from ev ’ry one.
to par ty!
(Gm)Mak ing Christ mas, mak ing Christ mas.
(C#dim7)Snakes and mice get wrapped up so nice with (Am)spi der legs and pret ty bows!
It’s (Db)ours (Fm)this (G)time!
(Dm)All to geth er, (Bb)that and this, with (G7)all our tricks we’re (Bb)mak ing Christ (A)mas (Dm)time!
I (Bbdim7)don’t be (Dm)lieve what’s (E)hap p’ning to (Bm)me.
My (Edim)hopes, my (Bm)dreams,
my (E)fan ta (B)sies.
Won’t they be im pressed?
I am a gen i us!
See (Edim7)how I (Bm)trans formed (F#7)this old (Bm)rat in (Edim7)to a (Bm)most de (F#7)light ful (Bm)hat.
My (Em)com pli ments, from (B7)me to you, on (Em)this, your most in (B7)trigu ing hat.
Con (Em)sid er, though, this (Am)sub sti tute: A (B)bat in place of this old rat.
(Dm)No, no, no, now (Gm)that’s all wrong.
This (Dm)thing will nev er (A7)make a pres ent.
(Dm)It’s been dead for (Gm)much too long.
Try (Dm)some thing fresh er, (A)some thing pleas ant.
All to geth er, (Bb)that and this, with (G7)all our tricks we’re (Bb)mak ing (A)Christ mas (Dm)time!
(Fm)Mak ing Christ mas, mak ing Christ mas, la, la, la!
It’s (Gdim7)al most (Dm)here and (A)we can’t (Dm)wait, so (Gdim7)ring the (Dm)bells and (A)cel e (Dm)brate.
’Cause (A)when the full moon starts to climb, we’ll all sing out: It’s Christ mas (Dm)time!
Making Christmas (From The Nightmare Before Christmas) — Simple Sheet Music
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"Making Christmas (From The Nightmare Before Christmas)" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of A, 116 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Making Christmas (From The Nightmare Before Christmas)”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Making Christmas (From The Nightmare Before Christmas)"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Making Christmas (From The Nightmare Before Christmas)" by Danny Elfman played in?
- Making Christmas (From The Nightmare Before Christmas) is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Making Christmas (From The Nightmare Before Christmas)"?
- The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Making Christmas (From The Nightmare Before Christmas)" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Making Christmas (From The Nightmare Before Christmas)"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Making Christmas (From The Nightmare Before Christmas)"?
- "Making Christmas (From The Nightmare Before Christmas)" was originally performed by Danny Elfman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Making Christmas (From The Nightmare Before Christmas)". Key of A, 116 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.