White Christmas

by Irving Berlin
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Lyrics

The (Dm7)sun is (G7)shin ing, the (C)grass is green, the (G7)or ange and palm trees (C)sway.

(C#dim)There’s (Dm7)nev er been (G7)such a (C)day

(C#dim)in (Dm7)Bev er ly (G7)Hills, L.

(C)A.

But it’s De (G)cem ber the twen ty (Cmaj7)fourth,

and I am (B7)long ing to be up (Em)North.

(C)I’m

dream ing of a (Dm)white

(G13)Christ mas,

(F)just like the ones I (F#dim)used to (C)know,

(CN.C.)where the (C)tree (Cmaj7)tops (C7)glis ten and (F)chil dren (Bb9)lis ten to (C)hear

sleigh bells (D7)in the (G7)snow.

(C)I’m

dream ing of a (Dm)white

(G13)Christ mas

(F)with ev ’ry Christ mas (F#dim)card I (C)write:

(CN.C.)“May your (C)days (Cmaj7)be (C7)mer ry and bright

and may (C)all (C#dim)your (Dm7)Christ mas (G7)es be (C)white.”

White Christmas — Piano Lead Sheet

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"White Christmas" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 110 BPM.

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

About “White Christmas”

Where are the chord symbols for "White Christmas" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "White Christmas" is in C.
What key is "White Christmas" by Irving Berlin played in?
White 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 "White Christmas"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "White 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 "White Christmas"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "White Christmas"?
"White Christmas" was originally performed by Irving Berlin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Irving Berlin can I play here?
Try "MARIE", "A PRETTY GIRL IS LIKE A MELODY", "A COUPLE OF SWELLS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "White Christmas" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "White Christmas" is in the key of C at 110 BPM.
What chords are in "White Christmas"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.