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(G)Haul
out the hol ly, put up the tree be fore my spir it (E7)falls a gain.
(Am)Fill
(D7)up the (Am)stock ing, I may be (Am)rush ing things, but deck the (D7)halls a gain (G)now.
(Am)For (E7)we (Am)need a lit tle (D7)Christ mas (G)right this ver y min ute, (Am)can dles in the (D7)win dow, (G)car ols at the spin et.
Yes, we (C)need a lit tle (D7)Christ mas (G)right this ver y (Em7)min ute; it (A7)has n’t snowed a sin gle flur ry, but (D7)San ta dear, we’re in a hur ry.
So (G)climb
down the chim ney, turn on the bright est string of lights I’ve (E7)ev er seen.
(Am)Slice
(D7)up the (Am)fruit cake, it’s time we (Am)hung some tin sel on the (D7)ev er green (G)bough.
(Am)For (E7)I’ve (Am)grown a lit tle (D7)lean er, (G)grown a lit tle cold er, (Am)grown a lit tle (D7)sad der, (G)grown a lit tle old er.
And I (C)need a lit tle (D7)an gel (G)sit ting on my (Em7)shoul der.
I (A7)has n’t snowed a sin gle flur ry, but (D7)San ta dear, we’re in a hur ry.
So (Am)need a lit tle Christ (D7)mas (G6)now!
We Need A Little Christmas — Simple Sheet Music
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"We Need A Little 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 G, 160 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “We Need A Little Christmas”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "We Need A Little 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 "We Need A Little Christmas" by Angela Lansbury played in?
- We Need A Little Christmas is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "We Need A Little Christmas"?
- The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "We Need A Little Christmas" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "We Need A Little Christmas"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "We Need A Little Christmas"?
- "We Need A Little Christmas" was originally performed by Angela Lansbury. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Angela Lansbury can I play here?
- Try "Beauty And The Beast", "The Age Of Not Believing", "We Need A Little 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 "We Need A Little Christmas". Key of G, 160 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.