Sleigh Ride

by Leroy Anderson
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Lyrics

Just hear those (G)sleigh bells (Em7)jin gl in’ (Am)ring ting (D)tin gl in’ (G)too.

Come (D)on, it’s (G)love ly (Em7)weath er for a (Am)sleigh ride to (D)geth er with (G)you.

Out (D)side the (G)snow is (Em7)fall in’ and (Am)friends are (D)call in’, “Yoo (G)hoo.”

Come (D)on, it’s (G)love ly (Em7)weath er for a (Am)sleigh ride to (D)geth er with (G)you.

Gid dy (C#m7)yap, gid di yap, gid dy yap, let’s (F#)go.

Let’s look at the (B6)show.

We’re rid ing in a won der (F#)land of (B)snow.

Gid dy (Bm7)yap, gid di yap, gid di yap, it’s (E)grand

just hold ing your (A6)hand.

We’re glid ing a long with a song of a win ter y fair y (D)land.

Our cheeks are (G)nice and (Em7)ros y and (Am)com fy (D)co zy are (G)we.

We’re (D)snug gled (G)up to (Em7)geth er like two (Am)birds of a (D)feath er would (G)be.

Let’s (D)take that (G)road be (Em7)fore us and (Am)sing a (D)cho rus or (G)two.

Come (D)on, it’s (G)love ly (Em7)weath er for a (Am)sleigh ride to (D)geth er with (G)you.

Gid dy (C#m7)yap, gid di yap, gid dy yap, let’s (F#)go.

Let’s look at the (B6)show.

We’re rid ing in a won der (F#)land of (B)snow.

Gid dy (Bm7)yap, gid di yap, gid di yap, it’s (E)grand

just hold ing your (A6)hand.

We’re glid ing a long with a song of a win ter y fair y (D)land.

Our cheeks are (D)land.

Our cheeks are (G)you.

Sleigh Ride — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Sleigh Ride" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 144 BPM.

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

About “Sleigh Ride”

Can I play "Sleigh Ride" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Sleigh Ride" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Sleigh Ride" by Leroy Anderson played in?
Sleigh Ride is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sleigh Ride"?
The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sleigh Ride" 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 "Sleigh Ride"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sleigh Ride"?
"Sleigh Ride" was originally performed by Leroy Anderson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Leroy Anderson can I play here?
Try "BLUE TANGO", "Blue Tango", "Sleigh Ride". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Sleigh Ride"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Sleigh Ride" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Sleigh Ride"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Sleigh Ride" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.