Merry Christmas Waltz

by Bob Batson
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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Merry Christmas Waltz" by Bob Batson in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of F. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 135 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Merry Christmas Waltz”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Merry Christmas Waltz"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature F. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Merry Christmas Waltz" by Bob Batson played in?
Merry Christmas Waltz is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Merry Christmas Waltz"?
The arrangement plays at 135 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Merry Christmas Waltz" 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 Waltz"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Merry Christmas Waltz"?
"Merry Christmas Waltz" was originally performed by Bob Batson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Merry Christmas Waltz" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature F, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 135 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.