What key is "Merry Christmas Waltz" in?

"Merry Christmas Waltz" by Bob Batson is in the key of F with a tempo of 135 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Merry Christmas Waltz" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Merry Christmas Waltz" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Merry Christmas Waltz" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

Lyrics

While we’re (F)waltz ing, while we’re dream ing, ev ’ry one’s dream ing, (C7)too.

Mer ry Christ mas, mer ry Christ mas, mer ry Christ mas to (F)you.

Bells are (F7)ring in’ (Bb)clear er and clear er, (C7)bring ing Christ mas (F)near er and near er.

Mu sic play ing, cou ples sway ing, what a beau ti ful (C7)sight and the sea son is the rea son we’re so hap py to (F)night.

So stay in my arms, dar lin’, (Bb)keep sing in’ too.

Mer ry (F)Christ mas, mer ry (C7)Christ mas to (F)you.

While we’re (F)waltz ing, while we’re sing ing, ev ’ry one’s sing ing, (C7)too.

Mer ry Christ mas, mer ry Christ mas, mer ry Christ mas to (F)you.

Bells are (F7)ring in’ (Bb)clear er and clear er, (C7)bring ing Christ mas (F)near er and near er.

Mu sic play ing, cou ples sway ing, what a beau ti ful (C7)sight and the sea son is the rea son we’re so hap py to (F)night.

So stay in my arms, dar lin’, (Bb)keep sing in’ too.

Mer ry (F)Christ mas, mer ry (C7)Christ mas to (F)you.

While we’re (F)you.

Merry Christmas Waltz by Bob Batson

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 135 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗

About “Merry Christmas Waltz”

What key is "Merry Christmas Waltz" in?: "Merry Christmas Waltz" by Bob Batson is in the key of F with a tempo of 135 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Merry Christmas Waltz" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Merry Christmas Waltz" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Merry Christmas Waltz" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.