Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town

by J. Fred Coots
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Lyrics

You (C)bet ter watch out, you (F)bet ter not cry, (C)bet ter not (C7)pout, I’m (F)tell ing you (Fm)why: (C)San ta (Am)Claus is (Dm)com in’ (G7)to (C)town.

He’s (C)mak ing a list and (F)check ing it twice, (C)gon na find (C7)out who’s (F)naugh ty and (Fm)nice: (C)San ta (Am)Claus is (Dm)com in’ (G7)to (C)town.

He’s (C)town.

He (C7)sees you when you’re (F)sleep in’, he (C7)knows when you’re a (F)wake,

he (D7)knows if you’ve been (G)bad or (G#dim)good, so be (Am)good for (D7)good ness (G)sake.

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You (C)bet ter watch out, you (F)bet ter not cry, (C)bet ter not (C7)pout, I’m (F)tell ing you (Fm)why: (C)San ta (Am)Claus is (Dm)com in’ (G7)to (C)town.

Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town by J. Fred Coots

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town”

What key is "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" in?
"Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" by J. Fred Coots is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
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.
How long does it take to learn "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by J. Fred Coots can I play here?
Try "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town", "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town", "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.