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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

Free karaoke for "Merry Christmas, Baby" by Melissa Etheridge: 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 A, 99 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Merry Christmas, Baby”

What key is "Merry Christmas, Baby" by Melissa Etheridge played in?
Merry Christmas, Baby 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 "Merry Christmas, Baby"?
The arrangement plays at 99 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Merry Christmas, Baby" 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, Baby"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Merry Christmas, Baby"?
"Merry Christmas, Baby" was originally performed by Melissa Etheridge. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Merry Christmas, Baby"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A7, A9, Bb9, Bm7, C, C#m7, Cm7, D, +3 more.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Merry Christmas, Baby" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Merry Christmas, Baby" by Melissa Etheridge. 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 "Merry Christmas, Baby" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, 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 "Merry Christmas, Baby" 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.