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 rug, I made (C7)Tom my (Fmaj7)eat a (Dm)bug, (Bb)bought some (F)gum with a (Gm)pen ny slug; (C7)some bod y snitched on (F)me.

Oh, I’m get tin’ (Am)nut tin’ for (Dm7)Christ mas.

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

(F)I’m get tin’ (Am)nut tin’ for (Dm7)Christ mas

’cause (C7)I ain’t been 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 plants, climbed a (C7)tree and (Fmaj7)tore my (Dm)pants, (Bb)filled the (F)sug ar a (Gm)bowl with ants; (C7)some bod y snitched on (F)me.

So, I’m get tin’ (Am)nut tin’ for (Dm7)Christ mas.

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

(F)I’m get tin’ (Am)nut tin’ for (Dm7)Christ mas

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

I (F)bad.

So you (Gm7)bet ter be (C7)good, what (F)ev er you (D)do, ’cause (Gm7)if you’re (C7)bad, I’m (Am7)warn ing (D7)you, (Gm7)you’ll get (C7)nut tin’ for (F)Christ mas.

Nuttin' For Christmas — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Nuttin' For Christmas" 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 F, 176 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Nuttin' For Christmas”

Can I play "Nuttin' For Christmas" 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 "Nuttin' For Christmas" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Nuttin' For Christmas" by Roy C. Bennett played in?
Nuttin' For Christmas is arranged in the key of F 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 176 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Nuttin' For Christmas" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Nuttin' For Christmas"?
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. "Nuttin' For Christmas" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Nuttin' For Christmas"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Nuttin' For Christmas" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.