Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town

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

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J. Fred Coots150 BPM

Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town

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J. Fred Coots120 BPM

Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town

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J. Fred Coots126 BPM
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Lyrics

You (C)bet ter watch out, you (F)bet ter not cry, (C)Bet ter not pout, I’m (F)tell ing you (Fm)why: (Em)San ta (Am7)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 out who’s (F)naugh ty and (Fm)nice, (Em)San ta (Am7)Claus is (Dm7)com in’ (G7)to (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 good, So be (D7)good, for good ness (G)sake.

You (C)bet ter watch out, you (F)bet ter not cry, (C)Bet ter not pout, I’m tell ing you (Bb13)why:

(Em)San ta (Am7)Claus is (Dm)com in’,

(Em)San ta (Am7)Claus is (Dm)com in’,

(Em)San ta (Am7)Claus is (Dm)com in’ to (C)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 C, 126 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town”

What key is "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" by J. Fred Coots played in?
Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town is arranged in the key of C 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 126 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?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 J. Fred Coots. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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