Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town

by Carpenters
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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.

Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 140 BPM.

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About “Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town”

What key is "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" by Carpenters played in?
Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Santa Claus Is Comin' To 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 Comin' To Town"?
"Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" was originally performed by Carpenters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town"?
This arrangement uses 47 chords: A, A6, Abdim, Abm7, Am6, Am9, Amaj7, B, +39 more.
What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?
Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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