What key is "Merry Xmas Everybody" in?

"Merry Xmas Everybody" by Slade is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Merry Xmas Everybody" 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 Xmas Everybody" 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.

What chords are used in "Merry Xmas Everybody"?

This arrangement of "Merry Xmas Everybody" uses 12 chords: Am, Am7, Bb, Bm, Bm7, C, D, D7, +4 more.

How long does it take to learn "Merry Xmas Everybody" on piano?

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

Lyrics

Are you hang ing up a stock ing on your wall?

It’s the time that ev ’ry San ta has a ball

Does he ride a red nosed (D)rein deer?

Does he turn up on his (D)sleigh?

Do the fair ies keep (G)him so ber for a day?

So (C)here (D)it (G)is: mer ry Christ mas, ev ’ry bo dy’s hav ing fun.

(G)Look to the fu ture now it’s (Bb)on ly just be -

Are you wait ing for the fam ’ly to ar rive?

Are you sure you got the room to spare in side?

Does your gran ny al ways (D)tell you, that the old songs are the (D)best?

Then she’s up and rock (G)’n’ roll ing with the best!

So (C)here (D)it (G)is: mer ry Christ mas, ev ’ry bo dy’s hav ing fun.

(G)Look to the fu ture now it’s (Bb)on ly just be -

Are you wait

(Dm)What will your dad dy do when he sees your ma ma kiss in’ San ta Claus?

Ah ha!

Are you hang (G)is mer ry Christ mas ev ’ry bo dy’s hav ing fun

(G)Look to the fu ture now it’s (Bb)on ly just be gun.

so (C)here (D)it (G)is mer ry Christ mas ev ’ry bo dy’s hav ing fun

(G)Look to the fu ture now it’s (Bb)on ly just be gun.

so (C)here (D)it (Bb)on ly just be gun.

Merry Xmas Everybody by Slade

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Merry Xmas Everybody”

What key is "Merry Xmas Everybody" in?: "Merry Xmas Everybody" by Slade is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Merry Xmas Everybody" 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 Xmas Everybody" 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.
What chords are used in "Merry Xmas Everybody"?: This arrangement of "Merry Xmas Everybody" uses 12 chords: Am, Am7, Bb, Bm, Bm7, C, D, D7, +4 more.
How long does it take to learn "Merry Xmas Everybody" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.