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Category: Pre-1960

Morning has Broken – Traditional

"Morning has Broken" is a well-known traditional Christian hymn which is played a lot around Christmas. It has been performed by many artists including Cat Stevens, Neil Diamond and Art Garfunkel, …

Here Comes Santa Claus – Traditional

Originally sung by Gene Autry in 1947, this children's Christmas classic has also been sung by Bing Crosby, Elvis Presley, Doris Day, The Beach Boys, Mariah Carey, Billy Idol, Bob…

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town – Traditional

The famous Christmas song 'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town' first became a hit in 1934 and has been sung by Bing Crosby, Bruce Springsteen, Frank Sinatra, Mariah Carey, The…

Little Donkey – Traditional

This famous Christmas carol is sung by school children around the world - enjoy the music letter notes to 'Little Donkey' :) Did you know?  This has been recorded by Gracie…

Rocking Around The Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee

'Rocking Around The Christmas Tree' was recorded originally by Brenda Lee in 1958 however in the UK the more recently prominet version was the 1987 cover by Kim Wilde and…

Little Drummer Boy – Traditional

A popular Christmas song known over the ages, having been first recorded by the real life Trapp Family Singers (inspiring the hit film 'The Sound of Music'). It's also been…

O Christmas Tree! – Traditional

Originally written as 'O Tannenbaum' in 1824, a traditional German folk song, now a popular Christmas song known around the world. (more…)

Shall We Dance? – The King and I

One of my personal favourite Rodgers and Hammerstein films, the letter notes for 'Shall We Dance' will make great practice for beginners of any instrument :) (more…)

Sleigh Ride – Traditional

Released in 1948, "Sleigh Ride" has become part of every Christmas music list since. It's a great piece for beginners, as whilst the notes are quite easy, the challenge is…

A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes – Cinderella (Disney)

Another classic Disney song in simple letter notes from the 1950 animated film 'Cinderella'. I've marked this as 'hard' as it has a bunch of shaps and flats, and goes…