White Christmas

by Irving Berlin
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Lyrics

(C)I’m

dream ing (B)of (C)a (Dm)white

(F#7)Christ (G7)mas,

(F)just

like the ones I used to (C)know;

where the tree

tops

(C7)glis ten,

and (F)child

ren

(Fm)lis ten

to (C)hear

(F)sleigh bells in the (Dm)snow.

(C)I’m

dream ing (B)of (C)a (Dm)white

(F#7)Christ (G7)mas

(F)with

ev ’ry Christ mas card I (C)write.

“May your days

be

(C7)mer ry

and (F)bright,

and may (C)all

your

(Dm)Christ mas (G7)es be (C)white.”

(C)I’m

dream ing (B)of (C)a (Dm)white

(F#7)Christ (G7)mas,

(F)just

like the ones I used to (C)know;

where the tree

tops

(C7)glis ten,

and (F)child

ren

(Fm)lis ten

to (C)hear

(F)sleigh bells in the (Dm)snow.

(C)I’m

dream ing (B)of (C)a (Dm)white

(F#7)Christ (G7)mas

(F)with

ev ’ry Christ mas card I (C)write.

“May your days

be

(C7)mer ry

and (F)bright,

and may (C)all

your

(Dm)Christ mas (G7)es be (C)white.”

(C)white.”

White Christmas by Irving Berlin

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 90 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “White Christmas”

What key is "White Christmas" in?
"White Christmas" by Irving Berlin is in the key of C with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "White 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 "White 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 "White Christmas"?
This arrangement of "White Christmas" uses 9 chords: B, C, C7, Dm, F, F#7, Fm, G, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "White Christmas" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
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 available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.