We Wish You A Merry Christmas

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Lyrics

We (G)wish you a mer ry (C)Christ mas, we (A)wish you a mer ry (D)Christ mas, we (B)wish you a mer ry (Em)Christ mas, and a (C)hap py (D)New (G)Year!

Good (G)ti dings (G)we (D)bring, to (Em)you (A7)and your (D)kin; we (G)wish (D)you a (Em)mer ry (G)Christ mas, and a (C)hap py (D)New (G)Year!

We (G)all like fig gy (C)pud ding, we (A)all like fig gy (D)pud ding, we (B)all like fig gy (Em)pud ding, so (C)bring (D7)some out (G)here!

Good (G)ti dings (G)we (D)bring, to (Em)you (A7)and your (D)kin; we (G)wish (D)you a (Em)mer ry (G)Christ (D)mas, (G)and a (C)hap (Am)py (D7)New (G)Year!

We Wish You A Merry Christmas by Traditional

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 142 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “We Wish You A Merry Christmas”

What key is "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" in?
"We Wish You A Merry Christmas" by Traditional is in the key of G with a tempo of 142 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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 "We Wish You A Merry 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.
What chords are used in "We Wish You A Merry Christmas"?
This arrangement of "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" uses 9 chords: A, A7, Am, B, C, D, D7, Em, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Traditional can I play here?
Try "Bury Me Beneath the Willow", "DECK THE HALLS", "WE SHALL OVERCOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.