Whatever Happened To Christmas

by Frank Sinatra
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What ev er hap pened to (C7)Christ mas?

to It’s (Fmaj7)gone in and left no (C)trac es.

What ev er hap pened to the (C)fac es,

(Am9)all a glow?

What ev er hap pened to (C7)Christ mas,

to the (Fmaj7)Christ in mas way of (C)liv ing?

What ev er hap pened to the (C)giv ing,

(Am9)the a glow?

(Bb)mag ic in the snow?

Re (G9)mem ber the sights

and the (Em7)smells

and the (Am7)sounds,

and re (G9)mem ber the cheer

y (Em7)call.

(Em7)Re (Bb7)mem ber how love

was (Gm7)all

a round.

What ev er hap pened to it (C)all?

(Bb)songs we used to know?

What ev er (C6)hap pened to (Cmaj7)Christ mas?

And (E)when it dis ap peared

from (Fm6)view,

where was (Em7)I?

(Dm7)And what ev er

(G7)hap pened

to you?

What ev er (C7)hap pened

to (F6)Christ mas

and (C)you?

Whatever Happened To Christmas β€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "Whatever Happened To Christmas" on piano with easy notes β€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 74 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About β€œWhatever Happened To Christmas”

Can I play "Whatever Happened To Christmas" without reading sheet music?
Yes β€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Whatever Happened To Christmas" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Whatever Happened To Christmas" by Frank Sinatra played in?
Whatever Happened To Christmas is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Whatever Happened To Christmas"?
The arrangement plays at 74 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Whatever Happened To Christmas" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Whatever Happened To Christmas"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Whatever Happened To Christmas"?
"Whatever Happened To Christmas" was originally performed by Frank Sinatra. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Frank Sinatra can I play here?
Try "THE CONTINENTAL", "LOST IN THE STARS", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Whatever Happened To Christmas"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard β€” no music reading needed. "Whatever Happened To Christmas" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Whatever Happened To Christmas"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Whatever Happened To Christmas" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.