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€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Whatever Happened To Christmas" by Frank Sinatra in falling notes style β€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Whatever Happened To Christmas" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes β€” Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Whatever Happened To Christmas" with hands-separate practice in C at 74 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Whatever Happened To Christmas"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Whatever Happened To Christmas" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Whatever Happened To Christmas"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Whatever Happened To Christmas" is in the key of C at 74 BPM.