Nuttin' For Christmas

by Roy C. Bennett
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Lyrics

I (F)broke my bat on (Bb)John ny’s (F)head; (G7)some bod y (C7)snitched on (F)me.

I hid a frog in (Bb)sis ter’s (F)bed; (G7)some bod y (C7)snitched on (F)me.

I spilled some (F#dim)ink on (Gm)Mom my’s (Gb7)rug, (Gm7)I made (C7)Tom my (F)eat a bug, (Dm)bought some gum with a (Gm)pen ny slug; (C7)some bod y snitched on (F)me.

(C7)Oh, (F)I’m get tin’ (Am)nut tin’ for (Dm)Christ mas,

(Gm)Mom my and (Eb)Dad dy are (C7)mad.

(F)I’m get tin’ (Am)nut tin’ for (Dm)Christ mas,

’cause (Gm)I ain’t been (C7)nut tin’ but (F)bad.

I (F)put a tack on (Bb)teach er’s (F)chair; (G7)some bod y (C7)snitched on (F)me.

I tied a knot in (Bb)Su sie’s (F)hair; (G7)some bod y (C7)snitched on (F)me.

I did a (F#dim)dance on (Gm)Mom my’s (Gb7)plants, (Gm7)climbed a (C7)tree and (F)tore my pants.

(Dm)filled the sug ar a (Gm)bowl with ants; (C7)some bod y snitched on (F)me.

(C7)So, (F)I’m get tin’ (Am)nut tin’ for (Dm)Christ mas,

(Gm)Mom my and (Eb)Dad dy are (C7)mad.

(F)I’m get tin’ (Am)nut tin’ for (Dm)Christ mas,

’cause (Gm)I ain’t been (C7)nut tin’ but (F)bad.

I (F)bad.

So you (C)bet ter be good, what (D)ev er you do, ’cause (C7)if you’re bad I’m (Am)warn ing (D7)you, (Gm)you’ll get (C7)nut tin’ for (F)Christ mas.

Nuttin' For Christmas — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Nuttin' For Christmas" by Roy C. Bennett: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 220 BPM.

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

About “Nuttin' For Christmas”

What key is "Nuttin' For Christmas" by Roy C. Bennett played in?
Nuttin' For Christmas is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Nuttin' For Christmas"?
The arrangement plays at 220 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Nuttin' For Christmas" 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 "Nuttin' For Christmas"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Nuttin' For Christmas"?
"Nuttin' For Christmas" was originally performed by Roy C. Bennett. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Roy C. Bennett can I play here?
Try "Nuttin' For Christmas", "Nuttin' For Christmas". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Nuttin' For Christmas" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Nuttin' For Christmas" by Roy C. Bennett. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Nuttin' For Christmas" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Nuttin' For Christmas" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.