That's What I Want For Christmas

by Nancy Wilson
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "That's What I Want For Christmas" by Nancy Wilson: 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 A, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “That's What I Want For Christmas”

What key is "That's What I Want For Christmas" by Nancy Wilson played in?
That's What I Want For Christmas is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "That's What I Want For Christmas"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "That's What I Want For Christmas" 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 "That's What I Want For Christmas"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "That's What I Want For Christmas"?
"That's What I Want For Christmas" was originally performed by Nancy Wilson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "That's What I Want For Christmas"?
This arrangement uses 26 chords: A, Adom, Amaj7, Amaj9, Bb9, Bbdom, Bm7, C, +18 more.
Is there a karaoke version of "That's What I Want For Christmas" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "That's What I Want For Christmas" by Nancy Wilson. 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 "That's What I Want For Christmas" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, 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 "That's What I Want For Christmas" 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.