About “This Christmas”

Why does "This Christmas" show as colored bars instead of notation?

Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "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 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "This Christmas" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.

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 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.

Is this real sheet music for "This Christmas"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "This Christmas".

Can I see all the notes in "This Christmas"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 92 BPM.