(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, 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.
Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town by Carpenters
Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 140 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 Carpenters is in the key of E with a tempo of 140 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 47 chords: A, A6, Abdim, Abm7, Am6, Am9, Amaj7, B, +39 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 Carpenters can I play here?
- Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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