Merry Christmas, Darling

by Carpenters
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Lyrics

Mer

ry Christ mas, dar ling.

We’re a part,

that’s true;

but I can dream

and in my dreams,

I’m Christ

mas ing with you.

Hol

i days are joy ful,

there’s al ways some thing new.

But ev ’ry day’s

a hol i day

when I’m near

to you.

The lights on my tree

I wish you could see,

I wish it ev

’ry day.

The logs on the fire

fill me with de sire

to see you and to say

that I wish

you mer ry Christ mas,

hap py New Year too.

I’ve just one wish on this Christ mas Eve:

I wish I were with you.

Merry Christmas, Darling — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Merry Christmas, Darling" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 72 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “Merry Christmas, Darling”

Why does "Merry Christmas, Darling" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Merry Christmas, Darling".
What key is "Merry Christmas, Darling" by Carpenters played in?
Merry Christmas, Darling 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, Darling"?
The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Merry Christmas, Darling" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Merry Christmas, Darling"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Merry Christmas, Darling"?
"Merry Christmas, Darling" was originally performed by Carpenters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?
Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Merry Christmas, Darling"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Merry Christmas, Darling".
Can I see all the notes in "Merry Christmas, Darling"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 72 BPM.