Nuttin' For Christmas

by Roy C. Bennett
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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 — Simple Sheet Music

"Nuttin' For Christmas" 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 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Nuttin' For Christmas"?
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 "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 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 "Nuttin' For Christmas". Key of Bb, 220 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.

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