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Greet ing cards have (Em7)all been (Am)sent,
the Christ mas (G7)rush is (C)through,
but I still (G#)have one (C)wish to make,
a spe cial one for (G)you.
Mer ry Christ mas, (Dm)dar ling.
We’re a part, that’s (Bb)true;
but (F)I can (G)dream and (Em7)in my (Am)dreams, I’m (Dm7)Christ mas (Em7)ing with (F6)you.
Hol i days are (Dm)joy ful,
there’s al ways some thing (Bb)new.
But (F)ev ’ry (G)day’s a (Em7)hol i (Am7)day
when I’m near to (Bb7)you.
The (Eb)lights on my (F)tree I (Dm7)wish you could (Gm)see,
I wish it (F7)ev ’ry (Bb)day.
The (Gm)logs on the (Gm(maj7))fire
(Gm7)fill me with de (Dm7)sire
to see you (Dm7)and to (Em7)say
(Dm7)that I (C)wish you mer ry (Dm)Christ mas,
hap py New Year (Gm7)too.
I’ve (F)just one (G)wish on this (Em7)Christ mas Eve;
I wish I (G7)were with (A7)you.
I wish I (G7)were with (C)you.
Merry Christmas, Darling — Simple Sheet Music
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"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, 90 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”
- 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 90 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, 90 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.