[Christmas] Songs That Sound Cool on Piano! A Pick of Classics and All-Time Favorites
When it comes to Christmas songs, there are works across a variety of genres and styles—classical, Western pop, J-pop, film music, and more.
With so many sheet music publications available, many of you have probably played some of them on the piano.
In this article, we’ve picked out songs—mainly from Japanese and Western music—that sound incredibly cool when played on the piano, even among the many Christmas classics.
The original versions are, of course, wonderful, but piano arrangements give them an even more chic atmosphere.
Why not enjoy Christmas with the sound of the piano—listening side by side with the originals or actually trying to play them yourself?
Playlist
| [Christmas] Songs That Sound Cool on Piano! A Pick of Classics and All-Time Favorites | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Merry XmasBoA | play_arrow | BoA’s winter love song, resounding on a snowy night |
| 2 | HappinessAI | play_arrow | A classic that gives courage and hope at Christmas |
| 3 | Heroineback number | play_arrow | A poignant ballad depicting unrequited love in winter |
| 4 | Silent EveKarashima Midori | play_arrow | A bittersweet love story on Christmas Eve |
| 5 | Merry Christmas Mr LawrenceSakamoto Ryuichi | play_arrow | Merrycri’s piano pieces resonate with the heart. |
| 6 | Someday Merry ChristmasB’z | play_arrow | A heartwarming ballad by B’z, perfect for Christmas |
| 7 | All I Want For Christmas Is YouMariah Carey | play_arrow | The Christmas classic, Mariah Carey |
| 8 | Last ChristmasWham! | play_arrow | Christmas heartbreak song, a melody of bittersweet hope |
| 9 | Christmas songback number | play_arrow | Back Number’s classic songs that color Christmas |
| 10 | Snow BlossomNakajima Mika | play_arrow | A beautiful classic that captures the quiet of winter |
| 11 | Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro | play_arrow | The bittersweet feeling of heartbreak on Christmas Eve |
| 12 | My lover is Santa ClausMatsutōya Yumi | play_arrow | A classic song that sings of a bittersweet love on Christmas night |
| 13 | Wonderful HolidayTakeuchi Mariya | play_arrow | Kentucky Christmas commercial song, a heartwarming winter tune |
| 14 | Santa Tell MeAriana Grande | play_arrow | A poignant classic that speaks of love at Christmas |
| 15 | Santa Claus Is Coming to TownHaven Gillespie/John Frederick Coots | play_arrow | A Christmas song about Santa coming to town |
| 16 | HAPPY XMAS(WAR IS OVER)John Lennon/Ono Yōko | play_arrow | A classic song that wishes for Christmas peace |
| 17 | SilentSEKAI NO OWARI | play_arrow | A gentle song perfect for Christmas |
| 18 | The White LoversSazan Ōrusutāzu | play_arrow | Keisuke Kuwata’s “Shiroi Koibitotachi,” a classic Christmas song |
| 19 | powder snowRemioromen | play_arrow | Remioromen's poignant winter classic |
| 20 | By the time of the Christmas carolsInagaki Junichi | play_arrow | A bittersweet Christmas song by Junichi Inagaki |
| 21 | Trepak from The NutcrackerPyotr Tchaikovsky | play_arrow | The Russian Dance from The Nutcracker is moving. |
| 22 | March from The NutcrackerPyotr Tchaikovsky | play_arrow | A toy scene on Christmas night |
| 23 | Christmas Stories | play_arrow | A moving record of Christmas parade music |
| 24 | CanonJohann Pachelbel | play_arrow | Baroque music, masterpieces that resonate with the heart |
| 25 | Ode to Joy (arranged by Liszt)Ludwig van Beethoven | play_arrow | Beethoven’s Ninth, the masterpiece — Liszt’s arranged version |
| 26 | Do you want to build a snowman?Kristen Anderson-Lopez,Robert Lopez | play_arrow | A poignant love song that portrays the bond between sisters. |
| 27 | The Son of God, this very nightJohn Francis Wade | play_arrow | A solemn hymn sung at Christmas |
| 28 | Shepherds, keeping their flocksJohn Gardner | play_arrow | A traditional hymn praising the Nativity of Christ |
| 29 | The Christmas SongMel Tormé&Robert Wells | play_arrow | A winter classic overflowing with warmth that resonates in the heart |
| 30 | Let It Go ~As I Am~Robert Lopez,Kristen Anderson-Lopez | play_arrow | “Let It Go” is a memorable masterpiece that stays in the heart. |
| 31 | Mommy Kissed Santa ClausTommie Conner | play_arrow | A classic song portraying the love of family at Christmas |
| 32 | Christmas Time Is HereVince Guaraldi | play_arrow | The charm of quiet Christmas music |
| 33 | Christmas at our houseWalter Kent | play_arrow | A poignant song that comforts soldiers during wartime |
| 34 | Ave Verum CorpusWolfgang Amadeus Mozart | play_arrow | Mozart’s choral piece of deep prayer |
| 35 | At the end of the wilderness | play_arrow | A solemn hymn heralding the angels’ nativity |
| 36 | Christmas LightsColdplay | play_arrow | Coldplay's Christmas song |
| 37 | A Snowy ChristmasDREAMS COME TRUE | play_arrow | A classic song that sings of bittersweet feelings in a winter city |
| 38 | Underneath the TreeKelly Clarkson | play_arrow | The treasure of Christmas is sharing love and time. |
| 39 | Cinderella ChristmasKinKi Kids | play_arrow | Christmas song, a bittersweet winter love story |
| 40 | Snow Magic FantasySEKAI NO OWARI | play_arrow | A bittersweet winter romance from another world |
| 41 | Christmas wishesSnow Man | play_arrow | Snow Man's first Christmas song |
| 42 | Merry & HappyTwice | play_arrow | TWICE’s Christmas song, a track filled with love for their fans |
| 43 | Christmas WishAmuro Namie | play_arrow | Namie Amuro’s classic Christmas song resonates with the heart |
| 44 | DEAR…againHirose Kōmi | play_arrow | A winter ballad, the bittersweet feelings of a long-distance love |
| 45 | Six Pieces for Children (Christmas Album), Op. 72: No. 2 in E-flat major, Andante sostenuto, MWV U 170Felix Mendelssohn | play_arrow | Mendelssohn's gentle children's piano piece |
| 46 | Do They Know It’s Christmas?Band Aid | play_arrow | Band Aid, the iconic song supporting Ethiopia |
| 47 | White ChristmasBing Crosby | play_arrow | A classic Christmas song, a comfort to soldiers' hearts |
| 48 | Jingle BellsJames Lord Pierpont | play_arrow | The Charm of the Winter Classic 'Jingle Bells' |
| 49 | Carol of the BellsMykola Leontovych | play_arrow | The Charm of the Christmas Song “The Bell Song” |
| 50 | Thank God It’s ChristmasQueen | play_arrow | A classic Christmas song, a heartwarming tune under the name of Queen |
| 51 | Have Yourself A Merry Little ChristmasRalph Blane/Hugh Martin | play_arrow | The classic Christmas song by Judy Garland |
| 52 | Gift of the Holy NightHata Motohiro | play_arrow | A song of warmth, nestled close with a lover on a winter night |


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