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Greet ing cards have (Dm7)all been (Gm7)sent,
the Christ mas (F7)rush is (Bb)through,
but I still (Gb)have one (Bb)wish to make,
a spe cial one for (F)you:
Mer ry Christ mas, (Cm)dar ling.
We’re a part, that’s (Fm7)true;
but (Eb)I can (F)dream and (Dm7)in my dreams, (Gm7)I’m (Cm7)Christ mas (Dm)ing with (Eb6)you.
Hol i days are (Cm)joy ful,
there’s al ways some thing (Fm7)new.
But (Eb)ev ’ry (F)day’s a (Dm7)hol i day
when I’m near to (Ebm6)you.
(Ab7)The (Db)lights on my (Eb)tree I (Cm7)wish you could (Fm)see,
I wish it (Eb7)ev ’ry (Ab)day.
The (Fm)logs on the (Fm)fire
(Fm7)fill me with de (Cm7)sire
to see you (Cm)and to (Dm)say
(F)that I (Bbmaj9)wish you mer ry (Cm)Christ mas,
hap py New Year, (Fm7)too.
(E)I’ve (Eb)just one (F)wish on this (Dm7)Christ mas Eve:
I wish I (F7)were with (Bb)you.
(Ab7)The I wish I (F)were (Eb)with (D)you,
I wish I (F7)were with (Bb)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 Bb, 100 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 Bb 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 100 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 chords are used in "Merry Christmas, Darling"?
- This arrangement uses 24 chords: Ab, Ab7, Bb, Bbm7, Bbmaj9, C, Cm, Cm7, +16 more.
- 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 Bb, 100 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.