My Only Wish This Year

by Britney Spears
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Last mas night I took a walk in the snow,

Would cou ples hold ing hands, places to go.

peak?

(F)Seems like ev ’ry one but me is in love.

(G7)San (C)ta (G7)can (C)you (G7)hear (C)me?

I signed my let ter that’s sealed with a kiss.

with I sent it off and just said this.

I know ex act ly what I want this year.

(G7)San (C)ta (G7)can (C)you (G7)hear (C)me?

I want my (Am)ba by, ba by,

I want some one to love me, and some one to hold.

May be, may be,

(C)he’ll be (F)all my own un in a (G7)big red bow.

(C)San ta can you (Am)hear me?

(C)I have been so (Am)good this (G7)year.

And (C)all I want is (Am)one thing:

(F)tell me my true (G)love is here.

He’s (Em)all I (Am)want, (Em)just for me,

(F)un der (G)neath my (G7)Christ mas (C)tree.

(Am)I’ll be wait ing (Dm)here.

(G7)San ta that’s my on ly wish this (C)year.

Last mas Eve, I I a just in can’t sleep.

Would I be wrong ing for tak ing a peak?

(F)’Cause I heard ’ry that you’re com in’ to town.

(G7)San (C)ta (G7)can (C)you (G7)hear (C)me?

I real ly hope that you’re on with your way,

with some thing spec ial for me in your

I Oh, ex please ly make my wish come true.

(G7)San (C)ta (G7)can (C)you (G7)hear (C)me?

I want my (Am)ba by, ba by,

I want some one to love me, and some one to hold.

May be, may be,

(C)we’ll be (F)all a lone un in the (G7)mis tle toe.

(C)San ta can you (Am)hear me?

(C)I have been so (Am)good this (G7)year.

And (C)all I want is (Am)one thing:

(F)tell me my true (G)love is here.

He’s (Em)all I (Am)want, (Em)just for me,

(F)un der (G)neath my (G7)Christ mas (C)tree.

(Am)I’ll be wait ing (Dm)here.

(G7)San ta that’s my on ly wish this (C)year.

(C)year.

My Only Wish This Year — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "My Only Wish This Year" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “My Only Wish This Year”

Can I play "My Only Wish This Year" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "My Only Wish This Year" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "My Only Wish This Year" by Britney Spears played in?
My Only Wish This Year 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 "My Only Wish This Year"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "My Only Wish This Year" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "My Only Wish This Year"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "My Only Wish This Year"?
"My Only Wish This Year" was originally performed by Britney Spears. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "My Only Wish This Year"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, C, Dm, Em, F, G, G7.
What other songs by Britney Spears can I play here?
Try "CIRCUS", "PIECE OF ME", "BREAK THE ICE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "My Only Wish This Year"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "My Only Wish This Year" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "My Only Wish This Year"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "My Only Wish This Year" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.