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(Fmaj7)Hang all the mis tle toe.
(Dm7)I’m gon na get to know you (Ebmaj9)bet ter
this (Dm7)Christ mas.
(Fmaj7)And as we trim the tree (Dm7)how much fun it’s gon na be to (Ebmaj9)geth er
this (Dm7)Christ 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 (Eb7)ver y spe cial (Am7)Christ mas
for (B)me.
(Fmaj7)Pres ents and cards are here.
(Dm7)My world is filled with cheer and (Ebmaj9)you, ter
this (Dm7)Christ mas.
(Fmaj7)And as I look a round (Dm7)your much eyes out shine the town; they (Ebmaj9)do, er
this (Dm7)Christ 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 (Eb7)ver y spe cial (Am7)Christ mas
for (B)me.
Mer ry Christ mas.
(F)Shake your hand, shake your (D7)hand (Bbmaj7)now.
(F)Wish your broth er mer ry (D7)Christ mas
all o ver (D7)the land (Bbmaj7)now.
This Christmas — Simple Sheet Music
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"This Christmas" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 84 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “This Christmas”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "This Christmas"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 84 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "This Christmas". Key of Bb, 84 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.