It’s (F)not the glow you feel
when snow ap (Dm)pears.
It’s (F)not the Christ mas card
you’ve sent for (Gm)years.
Not the (Dm)joy ful sound
when sleigh bells (Bb)ring
or the (F)mer ry songs
chil dren (Gm7)sing.
The (F)lit tle gift you send
on Christ mas (Dm)Day
will (F)not bring back the friend
you’ve turned a (Gm)way
So, may (Dm)I sug gest
when sleigh bells (Bb)ring
or the (F)mer ry songs
chil dren (Gm7)sing.
The
the se cret of (Bb)Christ
mas
is
(F)not the things you do
at
(D7)Christ mas time,
but the (Gm)Christ mas things you do
(G7)all
(Gb7)year
(F6)through!
The Secret Of Christmas by James Can Heusen
Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 90 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “The Secret Of Christmas”
- What key is "The Secret Of Christmas" in?
- "The Secret Of Christmas" by James Can Heusen is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "The Secret Of Christmas" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "The Secret Of Christmas" 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 Secret Of Christmas"?
- This arrangement of "The Secret Of Christmas" uses 18 chords: A7, Ab7, Am7, Bb, Bbm6, Bdim7, C, C7, +10 more.
- How long does it take to learn "The Secret Of Christmas" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
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