What key is "That's What I Want For Christmas" in?

"That's What I Want For Christmas" by Nancy Wilson is in the key of A with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "That's What I Want For Christmas" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "That's What I Want For Christmas" 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 "That's What I Want For Christmas"?

This arrangement of "That's What I Want For Christmas" uses 26 chords: A, Adom, Amaj7, Amaj9, Bb9, Bbdom, Bm7, C, +18 more.

How long does it take to learn "That's What I Want For Christmas" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

Lyrics

When you (Amaj7)said yes ter (F#m7)day that it’s (Bm7)near ly Christ mas, (Amaj7)what did I (F#m7)want, and I (Bm7)thought: Just love me, love me,

(Dmaj9)love me.

(Amaj7)That’s what I (F#)want for (F13)Christ mas.

(E)When I (Amaj7)walk through a (F#m7)room, let them see you (E13)need me, (Amaj7)walk through a (F#m7)room, let (Bm7)them see you (C#7)love me,

love me,

(Dmaj9)love me.

(Amaj7)That’s what I (F#m7)want for (Bm7)Christ mas.

(Bm7)An y one can (E7)wish for all the (A)trin kets in the (F#m7)win dow.

(Bm7)Some can e ven (E7)buy the things they see.

(Bm7)But the pres ents (E7)that I want you’ll (A)nev er find in (A)an y win dow.

(F#m7)Bring me love and (G#m7)bring it (G#7)just (C#m7)for (C9)me.

(Bb)When you (Amaj7)come home at night, take me (Bm7)in your arms and hold me.

Kiss (F#m7)me and (Bm7)say you love me,

love me, love,

love me.

(Amaj7)That’s (A)what I (E7sus4)want for (A)Christ mas.

(Amaj7)walk through a (F#m7)room, let them see you (E13)need me, (Amaj7)walk through a (F#m7)room, let (Bm7)them see you (C#7)love me,

love me,

(Dmaj9)love me.

(Amaj7)That’s what I (F#m7)want for (Bm7)Christ mas.

(Bm7)An y one can (E7)wish for all the (A)trin kets in the (F#m7)win dow.

(Bm7)Some can e ven (E7)buy the things they see.

(Bm7)But the pres ents (E7)that I want you’ll (A)nev er find in (A)an y win dow.

(F#m7)Bring me love and (G#m7)bring it (G#7)just (C#m7)for (C9)me.

(Bb)When you (Amaj7)come home at night, take me (Bm7)in your arms and hold me.

Kiss (F#m7)me and (Bm7)say you love me,

love me, love,

love me.

(Amaj7)That’s (A)what I (E7sus4)want for (A)Christ mas.

(Amaj7)That’s what I (F#m7)want for (Bm7)Christ (A)mas.

(Bm7)(Hold me.) (E9)Hold me.

(Amaj7)(Kiss me.) (F#m7)Kiss me.

(Bm7)That’s what I (E)want for (CN.C.)Christ mas.

That's What I Want For Christmas by Nancy Wilson

Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “That's What I Want For Christmas”

What key is "That's What I Want For Christmas" in?: "That's What I Want For Christmas" by Nancy Wilson is in the key of A with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "That's What I Want For Christmas" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "That's What I Want For Christmas" 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 "That's What I Want For Christmas"?: This arrangement of "That's What I Want For Christmas" uses 26 chords: A, Adom, Amaj7, Amaj9, Bb9, Bbdom, Bm7, C, +18 more.
How long does it take to learn "That's What I Want For Christmas" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.