The Christians And The Pagans

by Dar Williams
Loading song
Fetching song
1
Play in Kid Mode
Lyrics

(Db)Am ber called her un cle, plugged said, “We’re up here for the hol i day.

Jane and I were hav ing Sol stice, now we need a (Eb)place to stay.” ther.

And (Db)her Christ lov ing un cle “The pies watched are his (Bbm)wife hang Mar y on a tree, he (Fm)watched his son hang (Db)can dy canes all (Bbm)made with red dye num ber three.

He (Ab)told his neice, “It’s Christ mas Eve, I know our life is not your style.” She said, “Christ mas is like Sol (Db)stice, and we miss you and it’s been a while.”

So the Chris tians and the pa gans sat to geth er at the ta ble.

(Ab)Find ing faith and com mon ground the best that they were a ble.

And (Fm)just be fore the meal was served, hands were held and prayers ing, were ’cause said, when (Fm)send ing hope for peace on earth to (Bbm)all their gods and (Eb)god (Ab)dess es.

The (Db)food was great, the un tree the in, the meal had gone with out a hitch ’til my turned to Am ber and said, “Is it true that (Eb)you’re a witch?” ther.

His (Db)mom jumped and ing broth said, “The pies how are they (Bbm)burn ing,” and she hit the kitch And (Fm)it was Jane who (Db)spoke, she said, “It’s (Bbm)true, your cous in’s not Chris tian.

But (Ab)we love trees, we love the snow, the friends we have, the world we share.

And you find ma be gic from (Db)your God and we find ma gic ev ’ry where.”

So the Chris tians and the pa gans sat to geth er at the ta ble.

(Ab)Find ing faith and com mon ground the best that they were a ble.

And (Fm)where does ma gic come from?

I think gic’s in the learn ing, were ’cause now and (Fm)Chris tians sit with pa gans, on ly (Bbm)pump kin pies are (Eb)burn (Ab)ing.

cold.

When

The Christians And The Pagans by Dar Williams

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Db at 102 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Christians And The Pagans

What key is "The Christians And The Pagans" in?
"The Christians And The Pagans" by Dar Williams is in the key of Db with a tempo of 102 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "The Christians And The Pagans" 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 "The Christians And The Pagans" 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 "The Christians And The Pagans"?
This arrangement of "The Christians And The Pagans" uses 6 chords: Ab, Abpow, Bbm, Db, Eb, Fm.
How long does it take to learn "The Christians And The Pagans" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Dar Williams can I play here?
Try "When I Was a Boy". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

More songs you might like