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(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" by Carpenters: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 140 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" by Carpenters. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.