Wonderful Christmastime

by Paul McCartney
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Lyrics

The mood is (Bbmaj7)right,

the spir it’s (Gm)up,

we’re here to (Bbmaj9)night

and that’s e nough.

(Cm7)Sim ply (Dm7)hav (Gm9)ing a (Eb)won der ful (Ab9)Christ mas (Bb)time.

(Cm7)Sim ply (Dm7)hav (Gm9)ing a (Eb)won der ful (Ab9)Christ mas (Bb)time.

The par ty’s (Bbmaj7)on,

the feel ing’s (Gm)here

that on ly (Bbmaj9)comes

this time of year.

(Cm7)Sim ply (Dm7)hav (Gm9)ing a (Eb)won der ful (Ab9)Christ mas (Bb)time.

(Cm7)Sim ply (Dm7)hav (Gm9)ing a (Eb)won der ful (Ab9)Christ mas (Bb)time.

(Bb)time.

The (Gm)choir of (Cm7)chil dren (F7)sing their (Bb)song.

(They prac tised all year long.)

Ding dong, ding dong, ding dong, ding.

Ooh,

ooh.

Do do do do do do do.

We’re (Cm7)sim ply (Dm7)hav (Gm9)ing a (Eb)won der ful (Ab9)Christ mas (Bb)time.

(Cm7)Sim ply (Dm7)hav (Gm9)ing a (Eb)won der ful (Ab9)Christ mas (Bb)time.

Ding (Eb)dong, (Bb)ding (Eb)dong, (Bb)ding (Eb)dong, (Bb)ding (Eb)dong, (Bb)ding (Eb)dong, (Bb)ding (F7)dong, dong dong, dong, (Bb)dong.

The par ty’s (Bbmaj7)on,

the spir it’s (Gm)up,

we’re here to (Bbmaj9)night

and that’s e nough.

(Cm7)Sim ply (Dm7)hav (Gm9)ing a (Eb)won der ful (Ab9)Christ mas (Bb)time.

We’re (Cm7)sim ply (Dm7)hav (Gm9)ing a (Eb)won der ful (Ab9)Christ mas (Bb)time.

We’re (Bb)time.

Wonderful Christmastime — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Wonderful Christmastime" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 160 BPM.

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

About “Wonderful Christmastime”

Can I play "Wonderful Christmastime" without reading sheet music?
Yes — 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 "Wonderful Christmastime" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Wonderful Christmastime" by Paul McCartney played in?
Wonderful Christmastime is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Wonderful Christmastime"?
The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Wonderful Christmastime" 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 "Wonderful Christmastime"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Wonderful Christmastime"?
"Wonderful Christmastime" was originally performed by Paul McCartney. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Wonderful Christmastime"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: Ab9, Bb, Bbmaj7, Bbmaj9, Cm7, Dm, Dm7, Eb, +4 more.
What other songs by Paul McCartney can I play here?
Try "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "I DON'T KNOW". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Wonderful Christmastime"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Wonderful Christmastime" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Wonderful Christmastime"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Wonderful Christmastime" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.