Santa Claus Is Back In Town

by Elvis Presley
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Lyrics

(C)(Christ mas,)

(F)(Christ mas,)

(C)(Christ mas.)

Well, it’s (C)Christ mas time, pret ty ba by,

and the snow is fall in’ on the ground.

Well, it’s (F7)Christ mas time, pret ty ba by, and the snow is fall in’ on the ground.

You be a (G7)real good lit tle girl,

’cause San ta Claus is back in (C)town.

Got no sleigh with rein deer, no sack on my back.

You’re gon na see me com in’ in a big black Ca dil lac, Ho, ho, it’s (F7)Christ mas time, pret ty ba by, and the snow is fall in’ on the ground.

You be a (G7)real good lit tle girl,

’cause San ta Claus is back in (C)town.

’cause San ta Claus is back in town.

(C)(Christ mas,)

(F)(Christ mas,)

(C)(Christ mas.)

Santa Claus Is Back In Town — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Santa Claus Is Back In Town" by Elvis Presley in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 100 BPM.

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

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About “Santa Claus Is Back In Town”

Can I learn "Santa Claus Is Back In Town" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Santa Claus Is Back In Town" with hands-separate practice in C at 100 BPM.
What key is "Santa Claus Is Back In Town" by Elvis Presley played in?
Santa Claus Is Back In Town 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 "Santa Claus Is Back In Town"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Santa Claus Is Back In Town" 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 "Santa Claus Is Back In Town"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Santa Claus Is Back In Town"?
"Santa Claus Is Back In Town" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Santa Claus Is Back In Town"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Santa Claus Is Back In Town" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Santa Claus Is Back In Town"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Santa Claus Is Back In Town" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.