[Christmas Songs] Christmas songs you can play on the piano. A comprehensive introduction along with recommended sheet music!

Santa Claus the ScatterbrainKobayashi Asei

Hasty Santa Claus（Awatenbou no Santa Claus）- Christmas Song – Hard Piano Tutorial + Sheets

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Highly recommended for anyone looking for a fun song perfect for Christmas.

Composed by Asei Kobayashi, this piece features delightful lyrics that depict Santa Claus in a flurry of activity.

Its rhythmic melody is sprinkled throughout with onomatopoeia like “rin-rin-rin” and “don-don-don,” making it enjoyable to hum along to for both children and adults.

It was performed on NHK’s children’s program “Okaasan to Issho” and continues to be loved by many even after more than 50 years.

If you want to boost the Christmas atmosphere, be sure to give this song a listen.

Silent Nightfranz Xaver Gruber

Silent Night – Christmas music – Sheet music for piano

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“Silent Night,” a classic song perfect for listening on Christmas Eve.

Beyond its soothing melody, the pure worldview expressed in the Japanese lyrics by pastor Yasushi Yugi is also lovely.

The piano’s delicate timbre is ideal for bringing out these charms! Whether played at a house party or in a church, it will instantly wrap the space in a blissful Christmas mood.

A wide range of sheet music has been published—from simple arrangements to lavish ones rich in chords and arpeggios—so enjoy performing with the score that suits your taste.

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CanonJohann Pachelbel

Canon / Pachelbel / with sheet music / Piano / Canon / Pachelbel / Piano / CANACANA

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This is a representative work by Johann Pachelbel, a composer symbolizing the Baroque era.

It is known as a masterpiece whose beautiful, repeating chord progression resonates with many people.

Although the piece was written for three violins and basso continuo, piano performances are also popular.

There are many scores with simple arrangements that are easy for beginners to try, so why not give it a challenge? While it isn’t a Christmas song, it will create a warm and peaceful atmosphere.

Merry ChristmasIgirisu min’yō

We Wish You A Merry Christmas – Christmas piano sheet music

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Known in English as “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” Omedetō Christmas is one of the classic Christmas songs.

Its celebratory lyrics for both Christmas and the New Year, together with a melody that feels calm yet exciting, can lift your spirits the moment you hear it.

With many piano scores available, beginners are encouraged to start with simple arrangements featuring just the melody and bass notes.

Once you’re comfortable, try arrangements with richer chords and ornamentation to bring out the song’s festive brilliance.

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Merry Christmas, Mr. LawrenceSakamoto Ryuichi

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence / Ryuichi Sakamoto: Piano (Solo) / Beginner

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Merry Christmas, Mr.

Lawrence, a masterpiece by Ryuichi Sakamoto—a composer Japan proudly presents to the world—features a simple, beautiful melody tinged with melancholy.

Because the same motif repeats, it’s easy to remember and known as a piece that’s friendly to play on the piano.

Even with minimal notes, you can fully savor the music’s inherent beauty, so it’s highly satisfying even in beginner-friendly arrangements.

Why not imagine a winter scene of quietly falling snow and enjoy performing while immersing yourself in the world of the piece?

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Wonderful HolidayTakeuchi Mariya

Lovely Holiday ♪ Mariya Takeuchi / Piano Solo Ver.

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This is a Christmas song by Mariya Takeuchi, one of Japan’s most iconic singer-songwriters.

Released in November 2001, the song was created as a tie-in for a Christmas commercial by Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan.

Takeuchi herself has said it’s a song she wouldn’t have written without the KFC project, and it’s brimming with the spirit of Christmas.

Beginning with imagery that evokes the arrival of winter, the lyrics express the joy of the holiday and the bonds of family, warming the hearts of listeners.

Its rich orchestral arrangement is also captivating, making it a perfect recommendation for anyone who wants to cherish time with family and loved ones during the Christmas season.

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas~Music from Meet Me in St. Louis~Hugh Martin

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas. Arranged for solo piano, with music sheet.

Originally featured in the 1944 musical film “Meet Me in St.

Louis” and sung by Judy Garland, this song has since become a beloved Christmas classic around the world.

Composed by Hugh Martin, its lyrics—shaped by wartime anxieties and longing for family—carry a distinctive blend of bittersweetness and hope.

A timeless standard covered by many artists, including Frank Sinatra, it was also selected for AFI’s 100 Years…100 Songs list.

Its chic, tranquil melody pairs beautifully with the piano, making it perfect for creating a softly romantic Christmas atmosphere.

Play it at a home party or during a quiet evening, and it will help create a warm, special moment.