This Christmas

by Donny Hathaway
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Lyrics

(Fmaj7)Pres ents and cards are here.

(Dm9)My world is filled with cheer and (Ebmaj9)you, ter

(Ebmaj7)this (Dm7)Christ (C13sus)mas.

(Fmaj7)And as I look a round (Dm9)your much eyes out shine the town; they (Ebmaj9)do, er

(Ebmaj7)this (Dm7)Christ (C13sus)mas.

The (Am7)fi re side is blaz ing bright.

We’re (Gm7)car ol in’ through the night

and this (F)Christ mas

will (Bbmaj7)be a (Eb9)ver y spe cial (Am7)Christ mas

for (B)me.

(Fmaj7)Hang all the mis tle toe.

(Dm9)I’m gon na get to know you (Ebmaj9)bet ter

(Ebmaj7)this (Dm7)Christ (C13sus)mas.

(Fmaj7)And as we trim the tree, (Dm9)how much fun it’s gon na be to (Ebmaj9)geth er

(Ebmaj7)this (Dm7)Christ (C13sus)mas.

The (Am7)fi re side is blaz ing bright.

We’re (Gm7)car ol in’ through the night

and this (F)Christ mas

will (Bbmaj7)be a (Eb9)ver y spe cial (Am7)Christ mas

for (B)me.

Mer ry Christ mas.

Shake your hand, shake your hand (Bbmaj7)now.

Wish your broth er mer ry Christ mas

all o ver the land (Ebmaj7)now.

This Christmas — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "This Christmas" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.

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About “This Christmas”

What key is "This Christmas" by Donny Hathaway played in?
This Christmas is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "This Christmas"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "This 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 "This Christmas"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "This Christmas"?
"This Christmas" was originally performed by Donny Hathaway. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "This Christmas"?
This arrangement uses 18 chords: Abmaj9, Am, Am7, B7, Bbmaj7, Bm7, C7, Cdom, +10 more.
What other songs by Donny Hathaway can I play here?
Try "THE GHETTO", "SOMEDAY WE'LL ALL BE FREE", "This Christmas". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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