What key is "This Christmas" in?

"This Christmas" by Donny Hathaway is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "This Christmas" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, 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 "This 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.

How long does it take to learn "This Christmas" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Donny Hathaway can I play here?

Try "THE GHETTO", "SOMEDAY WE'LL ALL BE FREE", "THIS CHRISTMAS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Fmaj7)Pres ents and cards are here.

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

this (Dm7)Christ (C7sus)mas.

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

this (Dm7)Christ (C7sus)mas.

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

We’re (Gm7)car ol in’ through the (C7sus)night

and this (B)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

this (Dm7)Christ (C7sus)mas.

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

this (Dm7)Christ (C7sus)mas.

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

We’re (Gm7)car ol in’ through the (C7sus)night

and this (B)Christ mas

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

for (B)me.

Mer ry Christ mas.

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

(F)Wish your broth er Mer ry Christ mas

all o ver the land (Bbmaj7)now.

This Christmas by Donny Hathaway

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “This Christmas”

What key is "This Christmas" in?: "This Christmas" by Donny Hathaway is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "This Christmas" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, 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 "This 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.
How long does it take to learn "This Christmas" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Donny Hathaway can I play here?: Try "THE GHETTO", "SOMEDAY WE'LL ALL BE FREE", "THIS CHRISTMAS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.