(D7)Well, (G)San ta looked a lot like dad dy, or dad dy looked a lot like him.
It’s (D7)not the way I had him pic tured;
San ta was much too thin.
Did n’t come down the chim ney, so ma ma must ’ve let him in.
Yeah, (D7)San ta looked a lot like dad dy, or dad dy looked a lot like (G)him.
They thought er that I was sleep in’, they thought er I was tucked in bed.
They (D7)nev er thought I’d come a peep in’ like or that I’d hear what was said.
San ta put his arms a round ma ma,
ma ma put her arms a round (C)him.
So, if (D7)San ta looked Claus ain’t dad dy, and I’m dy gon na tell on (G)him.
(D7)Well, (G)San ta looked a lot like dad dy, or dad dy looked a lot like him.
It’s (D7)not the way I had him pic tured;
San ta was much too thin.
Did n’t come down the chim ney, so ma ma must ’ve let him in.
Yeah, (D7)San ta looked a lot like dad dy, or dad dy looked a lot like (G)him.
I (G)him.
(D7)San ta looked a lot like dad dy, or dad dy looked a lot like,
dad dy looked a lot like (G)him.
Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy by Buck Owens
Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 168 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy”
- What key is "Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy" in?
- "Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy" by Buck Owens is in the key of G with a tempo of 168 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy" 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 Looked A Lot Like Daddy"?
- This arrangement of "Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy" uses 3 chords: C, D7, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy" on piano?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
- What other songs by Buck Owens can I play here?
- Try "Cryin' Time". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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