You (C)bet ter watch (C7)out, you (F)bet ter not (Fm6)cry, (C)bet ter not (C7)pout, I’m (F)tell ing you (Fm6)why: (C)San ta (Am)Claus is (Dm)com in’ (G7)to (C)town.
He’s (C)mak ing a (C7)list and (F)check ing it (Fm6)twice, (C)gon na find (C7)out who’s (F)naugh ty and (Fm6)nice.
(C)San ta (Am)Claus is (Dm7)com in’ (G7)to (C)town.
He (Gm7)sees you (C7)when you’re (F)sleep in’.
(Dm7)He (Gm7)knows when (C7)you’re a (F)wake.
(Dm7)He (Am7)knows if (D7)you’ve been (G)bad or (E7)good, so be (Am7)good for (D)good ness’ (G)sake.
(G)Oh!
You (C)bet ter watch (C7)out, you (F)bet ter not (Fm6)cry, (C)bet ter not (C7)pout, I’m (F)tell ing you (Fm6)why: (C)San ta (Am)Claus is (Dm)com in’ (G7)to (C)town.
You (C)bet ter watch (C7)out, you (F)bet ter not (Fm6)cry, (C)bet ter not (C7)pout, I’m (F)tell ing you (Fm6)why: (C)San ta (Am)Claus is (Dm)com in’ (G7)to (C)town.
He’s (C)mak ing a (C7)list and (F)check ing it (Fm6)twice, (C)gon na find (C7)out who’s (F)naugh ty and (Fm6)nice.
(C)San ta (Am)Claus is (Dm7)com in’ (G7)to (C)town.
He (Gm7)sees you (C7)when you’re (F)sleep in’.
(Dm7)He (Gm7)knows when (C7)you’re a (F)wake.
(Dm7)He (Am7)knows if (D7)you’ve been (G)bad or (E7)good, so be (Am7)good for (D)good ness’ (G)sake.
(G)Oh!
You (C)bet ter watch (C7)out, you (F)bet ter not (Fm6)cry, (C)bet ter not (C7)pout, I’m (F)tell ing you (Fm6)why: (C)San ta (Am)Claus is (Dm)com in’ (G7)to (C)town.
You (Dm)com in’ (G7)to (C)town.
Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town by Frank Sinatra
Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town”
- What key is "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" in?
- "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" by Frank Sinatra is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town"?
- This arrangement of "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" uses 14 chords: Am, Am7, C, C7, D7, Dm, Dm7, E7, +6 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Frank Sinatra can I play here?
- Try "THE CONTINENTAL", "LOST IN THE STARS", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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