White Christmas

by Irving Berlin
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Lyrics

I’m

dream ing of a (Dm)white

(F#)Christ (G)mas

just like the (G7)ones I used to (C)know,

(Fm)where the (C)tree

tops

(C7)glis ten

and (F)chil

dren

(Fm)lis ten

to (C)hear

sleigh bells in the (F6)snow.

(C)I’m

dream ing of a (Dm)white

(F#)Christ (G)mas

with ev ’ry (G7)Christ mas card I (C)write:

(Fm)“May your (C)days

be

(C7)mer ry

and (F)bright

and may (C)all

(A7)your

(Dm)Christ

mas (G7)es be (C)white.”

White Christmas — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"White Christmas" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 80 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 “White Christmas”

Why does "White Christmas" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "White Christmas".
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 80 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.
Is this real sheet music for "White Christmas"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "White Christmas".
Can I see all the notes in "White Christmas"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 80 BPM.