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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"My Only Wish This Year" 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 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "My Only Wish This Year"?
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 "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.
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 "My Only Wish This Year". Key of C, 120 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.