Merry Christmas, Baby

by Melissa Etheridge
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Lyrics

Mer ry Christ mas ba by,

you sure did treat me (A7)nice.

Yeah, Mer ry Christ mas ba by,

you sure did treat me (A7)nice.

Give me all this good lov in’ for Christ mas

now I’m liv in’ in par a dise.

Well, I’m feel in’ might y fine, yeah,

I got good mu sic on my ra di (A7)o.

Well, I’m feel in’ might y fine,

got some good mu sic on my ra di o.

Well, I’m gon na kiss you ba by

while you’re (E7)stand in’ un der neath the mis tle (A7)toe.

San ta came down the chim ney

’bout a half past three,

left all these pret ty, pret ty pre sents

for you and for me.

So,

Mer ry Christ mas ba by

you sure been good to (A7)me.

I hav en’t had a smoke this morn in’.

Sweet heart, but I’m all lit (E7)up like a Christ mas (A7)tree.

Oh,

yeah

now, (A7)Mer ry Christ mas ba by

you sure did treat me (A7)nice.

Oh,

hey, hey, yeah,

(D7)Mer ry Christ mas ba by

You sure did treat me (A7)nice.

Give me all this good lov in’ for Christ mas

and now I’m liv in’ in par a dise.

Merry Christmas, Baby by Melissa Etheridge

Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 99 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Merry Christmas, Baby”

What key is "Merry Christmas, Baby" in?
"Merry Christmas, Baby" by Melissa Etheridge is in the key of A with a tempo of 99 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Merry Christmas, Baby" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Merry Christmas, Baby" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Merry Christmas, Baby"?
This arrangement of "Merry Christmas, Baby" uses 11 chords: A7, A9, Bb9, Bm7, C, C#m7, Cm7, D, +3 more.
How long does it take to learn "Merry Christmas, Baby" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Melissa Etheridge can I play here?
Try "PIECE OF MY HEART", "I WANT TO COME OVER", "I RUN FOR LIFE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.