Santa Baby

by Eartha Kitt
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Lyrics

(G)Mis ter (Em)“Claus,” I (Am)feel as (D7)though I (G)know ya,

(D7)so (G)you won’t (Em)mind if (Am)I should (D7)get fa (G)mil ya, (Am)will ya?

San ta (Em)Ba by, just (A7)slip a sa ble (D7)un der the tree for me.

Been an (D7)aw ful good girl, San ta (Em)Ba by, so (Am)hur ry down the (D7)chim ney to night.

San ta (Em)Ba by, a (A7)fif ty four con (D7)vert i ble, too, light blue.

I’ll wait (D7)up for you, dear San ta (Em)Ba by, so (Am7)hur ry down the (D7)chim ney to night.

Think of (F#m7)all the (B7)fun I’ve missed.

(E7)Think of all the (Bm7)fel las that I (E7)have n’t kissed.

Next year I (Em7)could be (A7)just as good

if (D)you (C#)check (Am7)off my Christ (Edim7)mas (D7)list.

San ta (Em)Ba by, I (A7)want a yacht and (D7)real ly that’s not a lot.

Been an (D7)an gel all year, San ta (Em)Ba by, so (Am7)hur ry down the (D7)chim ney to night.

San ta (Em)Ba by, one (A7)lit tle thing I (D7)real ly do need; the deed

to a (D7)plat i num mine, San ta (Em)hon ey, so (Am)hur ry down the (D7)chim ney to night.

San ta (Em)cu tie, and (A7)fill my stock ing (D7)with a du plex and cheques.

Sign your (D7)X on the line, San ta (Em)cu tie, and (Am7)hur ry down the (D7)chim ney to night.

Come and (F#m7)trim my (B7)Christ mas tree

(E7)with some dec o (Bm7)ra tions bought at (E7)Tif fa ny.

I real ly (Em7)do be (A7)lieve in you.

Let’s (D)see (C#)if (Am7)you be lieve (Edim7)in (D7)me.

San ta (Em)Ba by, for (A7)got to men tion (D7)one lit tle thing, a ring!

I don’t (D7)mean on your phone, San ta (Em)Ba by, so (Am7)hur ry down the (D7)chim ney to night.

Santa Baby — Classic Piano Sheet Music

Read "Santa Baby" by Eartha Kitt in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Santa Baby

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Santa Baby"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Santa Baby" by Eartha Kitt played in?
Santa Baby is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Santa Baby"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Santa Baby" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Santa Baby"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Santa Baby"?
"Santa Baby" was originally performed by Eartha Kitt. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Santa Baby"?
This arrangement uses 16 chords: A7, Am, Am7, B7, Bm7, C#, D, D7, +8 more.
What other songs by Eartha Kitt can I play here?
Try "Santa Baby", "Santa Baby". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Santa Baby" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 80 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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