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Merry Christmas, Darling — Simple Sheet Music
About “Merry Christmas, Darling”
"Merry Christmas, Darling" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 82 BPM.
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Lyrics
Greet ing cards have (Cmaj7)all been sent,
the Christ mas (Gsus)rush (G)is (C)through.
But I still (Am(maj7))have one (Am7)wish to make,
a spe cial one for (G)you.
Mer ry Christ mas, (Dm7)dar ling.
We’re a part, that’s (Gm7)true.
But
I can (G)dream and, (Em)in my (Am7)dreams,
I’m Christ mas (C)ing with (G)you.
The hol i days are (Dm7)joy ful.
There’s al ways some thing (Gm)new.
But
ev ’ry (G)day’s a (Am7)hol i day
when I’m near to (Bb7)you.
(Bb7)All the (Eb)lights on my (F)tree
I wish you could see,
I wish it (F)ev ’ry day.
The (Gm)logs on the (Gm(maj7))fire
(Gm7)fill me with de (G7)sire
to see you (Dm7)and to (C)say
(G)that I (Cmaj7)wish you a Mer ry (Dm7)Christ mas.
Hap py New Year, (Gm9)too.
(F)I’ve just one (G)wish on this (Am7)Christ mas Eve:
(Dm7)I wish I (G)were with (Csus)you.
All the (Eb)lights on my (F)tree
I wish you could see,
I wish it (F)ev ’ry day.
The (Gm)logs on the (Gm(maj7))fire
(Gm7)fill me with de (G7)sire
to see you (Dm7)and to (C)say
(G)that I (Cmaj7)wish you a Mer ry (Dm7)Christ mas.
Hap py New Year, (Gm9)too.
(F)I’ve just one (G)wish on this (Am7)Christ mas Eve:
(Dm7)I wish I (G)were with (Csus)you.
All the I wish I (G)were with (A7)you.
I wish I (CN.C.)were with you.
(Mer ry, mer ry, mer ry (Dm7)Christ mas.)
Mer ry (Fm7)Christ mas,
(Cmaj7)dar ling,
dar ling.
Practice tip
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
Questions about this song (9)
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Merry Christmas, Darling"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 82 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Merry Christmas, Darling". Key of C, 82 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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