The Christmas Waltz

by Sammy Cahn
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Lyrics

It’s that time of year when the world falls in love; ev ’ry song you hear seems to say:

‘‘Mer ry Christ mas,

may your New Year’s dreams come true.’’

And this song of mine, in three quar ter time, wish es you and yours the same thing too.

The Christmas Waltz — Simple Sheet Music

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"The Christmas Waltz" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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About “The Christmas Waltz”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Christmas Waltz"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "The Christmas Waltz" by Sammy Cahn played in?
The Christmas Waltz is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Christmas Waltz"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Christmas Waltz" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "The Christmas Waltz"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Christmas Waltz"?
"The Christmas Waltz" was originally performed by Sammy Cahn. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Sammy Cahn can I play here?
Try "BE MY LOVE", "I SHOULD CARE", "Because You're Mine". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Christmas Waltz". Key of C, 120 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.