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I’m gon na make a wish this (Eb)Christ mas,
I’m gon na say a lit tle prayer.
I’m gon na stop here for a (Eb)mo ment,
be fore the (Dbsus2)mo ment dis ap pears.
The world’s in a hur ry this De cem ber,
the cit y streets and shop ping malls.
I wish we could slow down and re (Eb)mem ber
the (Dbsus2)mean ing of it all.
Wher (Ab)ev er you are,
no (Eb)mat ter how far,
come (Bbm7)back to the heart,
the (Dbsus2)heart of Christ mas.
(Ab)Live while you can,
(Eb)cher ish the mo ment; and the (Bbm7)ones that you love, make sure they know it.
And (Fm7)don’t
(Eb)miss it: the (Bbm7)heart of
(Ab)Christ mas.
Let’s make it feel the way it used to,
let’s find the won der of a child.
You could see the mag ic all a round you;
come on and (Dbsus2)o pen up your eyes.
You can find it in the warm (Eb)em brace of your fam i ly
or call ing up a long lost friend.
You can e ven find it in the (Eb)eyes of a stran ger when you reach out a help ing hand.
Wher (Eb)miss it: the (Bbm7)heart of
(Dbsus2)Christ mas.
In the shad ow of a stee ple, in a star that lights the way.
You will find Him in a man ger; the heart of (Eb)Christ mas has a name.
I’m gon na make a this (Eb)Christ mas,
I’m gon na say a lit tle prayer.
Wher (Ab)ev er you are, no (Eb)mat ter how far, come (Db)back to the heart, the heart of (Ebsus)Christ mas.
(Ab)Live while you can and (Eb)cher ish the mo ment; and the (Bbm7)ones that you love, make sure they know it.
Wher (Ab)ev er you are, no (Eb)mat ter how far, come (Bbm7)back to the heart, the (Db)heart of Christ mas.
(Ab)Live while you can,
(Eb)cher ish the mo ment; and the (Bbm7)ones that you love, make sure they know it.
And (Fm7)don’t
(Eb)miss it: the (Bbm7)heart of
(Dbsus2)Christ mas.
The Heart Of Christmas — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Heart Of Christmas" by Matthew West: 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 Ab, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “The Heart Of Christmas”
- What key is "The Heart Of Christmas" by Matthew West played in?
- The Heart Of Christmas is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Heart Of Christmas"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Heart Of 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 "The Heart Of Christmas"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Heart Of Christmas"?
- "The Heart Of Christmas" was originally performed by Matthew West. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Heart Of Christmas"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Ab, Bbm7, Db, Dbsus2, Eb, Ebsus4, Fm7.
- What other songs by Matthew West can I play here?
- Try "DO SOMETHING", "GRACE WINS", "MORE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Heart Of Christmas" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Heart Of Christmas" by Matthew West. 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 "The Heart Of Christmas" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Ab, 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 "The Heart Of 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.