Learn "SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN' TO TOWN" by Carpenters on Piano

Master "SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN' TO TOWN" by Carpenters with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Holiday/Christmas arrangement is in the key of E at 140 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 140 BPM.

Lyrics

(B13)So you (E6)bet ter watch (E9)out, you (A)bet ter not (Am6)cry, (E)bet ter not (E9)pout, I’m (A)tell in’ you (D9)why: (E)San (B)ta (C#m)Claus (G#m)is (F#m)com in’ (F7)to (E6)town. (B)He’s (E)mak in’ a (E9)list and (A)check in’ it (Am6)twice; (E)gon na find (E7)out who’s (A)naugh ty and (D9)nice. (E)San (B)ta (C#m)Claus (G#m7)is (F#m7)com in’ (F7)to (E6)town. He (Bm9)sees you (E)when you’re (Amaj7)sleep in’, he knows when (E)you’re a (Amaj7)wake. He knows if (F#7)you’ve been (Bmaj7)bad or (G#m6)good, (G)so be (F#7)good, (CN.C.)for good ness’ sake! (D13)Oh, you (G7)bet ter watch out, (Bet ter watch you (Cm6)out, ter not bet ter not (G7)cry.) ter not pout, I’m (C)tell ing you (F7)why: San (C7)ta (B9sus)Claus (Bb)is (Am9)com in’ (Ab)to (G6)town.

Song Details

Key
E
Tempo
140 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.