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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Merry Christmas, Darling" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”

Can I play "Merry Christmas, Darling" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Merry Christmas, Darling" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Merry Christmas, Darling"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Merry Christmas, Darling" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Merry Christmas, Darling"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Merry Christmas, Darling" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.