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 Is Christmas". Key of E, 76 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.

This Is Christmas — Simple Sheet Music

"This Is 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 E, 76 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

One small night in a world of dark ness, one small star in the (Asus2)dis tant sky, (G#)one small prayer by, an (E)born swered from heav en, (F#m7)one great hope heart, in the (Bsus)one small (B)life. (E)This is Christ mas; (C#m)hear its hum ble plea. (F#m)Came to save (B)us, (Asus2)came to (Bsus)bring (B)us peace. One small night in a world of dark ness, one small cry car ried (Asus2)on the wind, (G#)one small Ba by, an (E)born in a man ger, (F#m7)one bleed ing heart, for the (Bsus)souls of (B)man. (E)This is Christ mas; (C#m)hear its hum ble plea. (F#m)Came to save (B)us, (Asus2)came to (Bsus)bring (B)us peace. So (A)lift your prayer and (E)give your gifts, how (F#m7)ev er small they be. The (A)truth re mains: the (Em)world was changed by one (Cmaj7)sin gle hum ble King. (E)This is Christ mas; (C#m)hear its hum ble plea. (F#m)Came to save (B)us, (F#m)came to bring us peace.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet

Song Details

Category: Holiday/Christmas
Key: E
Tempo: 76 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Ginny Owens

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How to Play "This Is Christmas" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.