Other arrangements of Merry Christmas
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Build a fire and gath er (E)’round the tree,
fill a glass and may be (D)come and sing with (C)me.
So kiss me un der the mis (A)tle toe, pour out the wine, let’s toast and pray for De cem (G)ber snow.
I know there’s been pain this year but it’s time to let (A)it go, next year you nev (F)er know but for now, Mer ry Christ mas.
We’ll dance in the kitch en while em (A)bers glow, we’ve both known love but this love we got is the bеst (G)of all.
I wish you could see it through my eyes and you (A)would know, my God, you look beau (F)ti ful
right now, Mеr ry Christ mas.
The fire is rag ing on
and we’ll all sing a long to this song.
Just hav ing so much fun,
while we’re here, can we all spare a thought for the ones who have gone.
Mеr ry Christ mas, ev ’ry one.
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It’s (C)Christ mas time for (A)you and I, we’ll have a good night and a Mer ry Christ mas.
It’s (C)Christ mas time for (A)you and I, we’ll have a good night and a Mer ry Christ mas.
It’s Mer ry Christ mas time.
Merry Christmas — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Merry Christmas" by Ed Sheeran 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 C, 90 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 “Merry Christmas”
- Can I learn "Merry Christmas" 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 "Merry Christmas" with hands-separate practice in C at 90 BPM.
- What key is "Merry Christmas" by Ed Sheeran played in?
- Merry Christmas is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Merry Christmas"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Merry 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 "Merry Christmas"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Merry Christmas"?
- "Merry Christmas" was originally performed by Ed Sheeran. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Ed Sheeran can I play here?
- Try "Sing", "SING", "DIVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Merry Christmas"?
- 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 "Merry Christmas" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Merry Christmas"?
- 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. "Merry Christmas" is in the key of C at 90 BPM.