Other arrangements of The Night Before Christmas
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It was the (Bm7)night be (A)fore (D)Christ mas,
it seemed and (Bm7)all through (A)the (D)world
ev ’ry (Bm7)thing looked like (F#m)bus’ ness as (G)u su al.
Shep herds (Bm7)sat on (A)a (D)hill side
look ing (Bm7)up at (A)the stars
the while the (Bm7)world fell a sleep,
while un a (Bm7)ware just (Bm7)how deep
was the (Em9)dark ness the (Gmaj7)night be fore (Bm7)Christ mas.
And the (Bm7)night be (A)fore (D)Christ mas,
it seemed to (Bm7)be just (A)a (D)night,
but the (Bm7)wind blew like (F#m)some thing was (G)com ing.
al.
And like (Bm7)chil dren (A)with (D)se crets
that they’re (Bm7)burst ing (A)to tell,
the ce dars (Bm7)danced in the breeze,
while all of (Bm7)na ture, (Bm7)it seemed,
held its (Em9)breath on the (Gmaj7)night be fore (Bm7)Christ mas.
And the
And (Bm)hope,
(E)hope long a wait ed,
the (D)hope of
the (C)a
(G)ges
would (Em7)break with the dawn.
And the (Bm)song
that (E)all of cre a tion
was (D)an tic i (C)pat
(G)ing
would (Gm)start
with a ba by’s first (A)cry.
And on the (CN.C.)night be fore (Bm7)Christ mas,
Mar y (Bm7)laid down to (D)rest,
while (Bm7)Jo seph, he (F#m)paced the floor (G)pray ing.
And in an (Bm7)ev ’ry day (D)sta ble
in an (Bm7)ev ’ry day town,
in the (Bm7)ho urs to come
God would (Bm7)wrap Him (Bm7)self (Gmaj7)up
and (Bm7)come down from (F#m)heav en, and the (Gmaj7)world would for (D)ev er be (Em9)changed
(Gsus2)af ter
the night be fore Christ mas.
The Night Before Christmas — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Night Before Christmas" 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 D, 96 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 Night Before Christmas”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Night Before Christmas"?
- 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 Night Before Christmas" by Steven Curtis Chapman played in?
- The Night Before Christmas is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Night Before Christmas"?
- The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Night Before 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 Night Before Christmas"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Night Before Christmas"?
- "The Night Before Christmas" was originally performed by Steven Curtis Chapman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Night Before Christmas"?
- This arrangement uses 15 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, C, D, Dmaj7, E, Em7, +7 more.
- What other songs by Steven Curtis Chapman can I play here?
- Try "MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION", "HOW DO I LOVE HER", "I'M GONNA BE". 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 Night Before Christmas". Key of D, 96 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.