The Christmas song, “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” was originally written by Dr. Seuss for the 1966 children’s animated cartoon special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” and appeared in a film version too. A fun and easy tune to play, I hope you enjoy the letter notes below 🙂 You’re A Mean One, Mr. […]
A very old and well-known Christmas carol written in 1847 by Adolphe Adam. It has been recorded by many artists including Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, Kelly Clarkson, Petatonix, Carrie Underwood, Christina Aguilera, Tracy Chapman, Katie Melua, Nat King Cole, The 4 Seasons, Ella Fitzgerald, The Carpenters, Neil Diamond, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, […]
A very popular song originally released by Canadian singer Leonard Cohen in 1984, “Hallelujah” has since lead to countless covers and re-imaginations – it even appeared in the 2001 animated musical film Shrek! A lovely slow and easy tune to play, a great one for beginners to practice playing. Enjoy! Did you know?! Some of the […]
Originally released by Mariah Carey in 1994, “All I Want For Christmas Is You ” has since become a Christmas favourite. It has been covered by many artists including Shania Twain, My Chemical Romance, Miley Cyrus, Michael Buble, Demi Lovato, Ariana Grande, Lindsey Stirling, Kelly Clarkson, Kylie Minogue as well as the Glee cast – you can see […]
“What’s This?!” is the song Jack sings as he accidentally discovers Christmas Town in Tim Burton’s animated musical film, The Nightmare Before Christmas. It’s a really fun one to play – I hope you enjoy it 🙂 What’s This?! – The Nightmare Before Christmas was last modified: October 9th, 2018 by nat
A popular American Christian Christmas song, “Mary Did you Know” was originally performed by Mark Lowry in 1991 however has since been covered by Kenny Rogers & Wynonna Judd, Clay Aiken, Cee Lo Green, Pentatonix, Jordan Smith and others. As there are so many different versions and covers, please forgive me if the notes here vary slightly from […]
Paul McCartney released ‘Wonderful Christmastime’ separately from the Beatles in 1979 and makes a good challenge for beginners on most instruments – enjoy the letter notes below 🙂 Did you know? This has been covered by Kylie Minogue, Diana Ross, Hilary Duff, Kelly Rowland, The Shins and Chicago featuring Dolly Parton. Wonderful Christmas Time – Paul […]
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 Dylan and Chicago. It has appeared in TV and film, being performed by the Glee cast featured in the Disney sing-a-long film ‘Very Merry Christmas […]
Originally based off a traditional Ukrainian folk song, ‘Carol of the Bells’ was re-imagined in the early 1900’s and is now one of the most iconic Christmas tune. A great beginner piece as the notes are simple and repetitive, which makes for a great opportunity to practice rhythm an timings. Did you know? Low notes […]
This popular Elvis-influenced song was the British 1974 Christmas number 1 and has remained popular over time. It has been covered by James Memphis King, KT Tunstall and Blue, but was never actually sung by Elvis himself 🙂 Lonely This Christmas – Mud was last modified: March 3rd, 2018 by nat
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