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(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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"This Christmas" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 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 “This Christmas”
- Where are the chord symbols for "This Christmas" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "This Christmas" is in Bb.
- 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.
- Does "This Christmas" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "This Christmas" is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "This Christmas"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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