We Need A Little Christmas

by Glee Cast
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Lyrics

(F)Haul out the hol ly, put up the tree be (Am)fore my spi rit (D7)falls a gain.

Fill (C7)up the (Gm)stock ing.

I may be (Gm7)rush ing things, but deck the (Gm)halls a (C7)gain (Eb)now.

For we (Gm7)need a lit tle (C7)Christ mas, (Fmaj7)right this ver y (F6)min ute, (Gm7)can dles in the (C7)win dow, (F)car ols at the spin et.

Yes, we (Gm7)need a lit tle (C7)Christ mas, (Fmaj7)right this ver y (F6)min ute.

It (G7)has n’t snowed a sin gle flur ry, but (C7)San ta, dear, we’re in a hur ry.

So, (F)climb down the chim ney, turn on the bright est (Am)string of lights I’ve (D7)ev er seen.

Slice (C7)up the (Gm)fruit cake.

It’s time we (Gm7)hung some tin sel on that (Gm)ev er (C7)green (Eb)bough.

For I’ve (Gm7)grown a lit tle (C7)lean er, (Fmaj7)grown a lit tle (F6)cold er, (Gm7)grown a lit tle (C7)sad der, (F)grown a lit tle old er and I (Gm7)need a lit tle (C7)an gel (Fmaj7)sit ting on my (F6)shoul der.

I (G7)has n’t snowed a sin gle flur ry, but (C7)San ta, dear, we’re in a hur ry.

So, (Gm7)need a lit tle (C7)Christ mas (F)now.

(G)Haul out the hol ly.

For once I’ve taught you all to live each liv ing day.

Fill (D7)up the (Am)stock ing.

But, Aun tie (Am7)Mame, it’s one week past Thanks (Am7)giv ing (D7)Day (Dm6)now.

But we (Am7)need a lit tle (D7)Christ mas, (Gmaj7)right this ver y (Em7)min ute, (Am7)can dles in the (D7)win dow, (G)car ols at the spin et.

(G#dim)Yes, we (Am7)need a lit tle (D7)Christ mas, (Gmaj7)right this ver y (Em7)min ute.

It (A7)has n’t snowed a sin gle flur ry, but (F)San ta, dear, we’re (Cm7)in a hur ry.

So, (Bb)climb down the chim ney.

It’s been a long time since I felt good neigh bor ly.

Slice (F7)up the (Cm)fruit cake.

It’s time we (Cm7)hung some tin sel on that bay ber ry (Fm6)bough.

(G7)For we (Cm7)need a lit tle (F7)Christ mas (Bbmaj7)right this ver y (Gm7)min ute, (Cm7)can dles in the (F7)win dow, (Bb)car ols at the (Bdim)spin et.

And we (Cm7)need a lit tle (F7)Christ mas, (Bbmaj7)right this ver y (Gm7)min ute.

We (Cm)need (Dm)a (Cm)lit (Dm)tle (Cm7)Christ (F7)mas (Bb)now!

We (Cm7)need a lit tle (Cm)Christ (F7)mas (Bb)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 Bb, 248 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 “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 Glee Cast played in?
We Need A Little 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 "We Need A Little Christmas"?
The arrangement plays at 248 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "We Need A Little 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 "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 Glee Cast. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Glee Cast can I play here?
Try "ABC", "YOU CAN'T STOP THE BEAT", "THE TIME OF MY LIFE". 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 Bb, 248 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.