[Christmas Songs] Christmas songs you can play on the piano. A comprehensive introduction along with recommended sheet music!
“Is it that time of year already…?” Christmas songs that announce the arrival of Christmas and the year’s end every year.
This year, why not enjoy those timeless gems—tunes that soothe your heart the moment you hear them—on the piano?In this article, we’ve carefully selected classic Christmas standards and popular tracks from a wide range of genres! We’ll introduce them in depth along with recommended piano sheet music and performance videos.All the videos feature sheet music you can purchase or download from the site, so you can start practicing right away.
Find your favorite piece and give it a try!
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[Christmas Songs] Christmas songs you can play on the piano. A roundup with recommended sheet music! (31–40)
Carol of the BellsMykola Leontovych
Composed by the Ukrainian priest Mykola Leontovych, ‘Carol of the Bells’—also known in Japanese as ‘Kane no Carol’ (Bell Carol)—is a choral piece for Christmas.
While major-key Christmas songs with a joyful atmosphere are the mainstream, this piece is in a minor key, evoking a quiet, tearful melancholy.
The recurring ‘B♭-A-B♭-G’ motif throughout the piece creates its poignant mood.
This motif is something you must always keep in mind when playing the piano as well! Be careful with balance so it doesn’t get buried by other voices, yet doesn’t become overly assertive.
Last ChristmasWham!
When it comes to classic Christmas songs, this track by Wham! is a standout.
Written and composed by George Michael, it’s notable for its lyrics centered on heartbreak.
Released in December 1984, it’s also known for donating its royalties to aid relief efforts for the Ethiopian famine.
Blending synth-pop with Christmas music, the song is easy to play on the piano, making it a great choice for beginners.
Perfect for an elegant Christmas time, its repeating chord progression is easy for pianists to remember.
With a warm, heartfelt melody, it’s an ideal song to liven up a Christmas party or to convey your feelings to someone special.
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Released in 2015, this song has become a new staple for Christmas in Japan.
Its pleasant, beautiful melody evokes scenes of Christmas trees and sparkling lights, wrapping listeners in a warm atmosphere.
The lyrics, which portray a love so strong that you can’t help thinking about that special someone no matter where you are or what you’re doing, are sure to make your heart flutter.
With its gentle, soft feel, the song pairs perfectly with delicate piano tones.
It also drew attention as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “5→9: From Five to Nine.” Why not enjoy playing it on the piano while wishing for a happy Christmas?
Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro
Known as a classic that heralds the arrival of winter, this piece is one of Japan’s quintessential Christmas songs.
Released in 1983, it has been beloved every holiday season ever since.
Its poignant, heartbreak-themed lyrics and beautiful melody are unforgettable, and playing it on the piano makes it resonate even more deeply.
Featured in JR Tokai commercials, it became a long-selling hit.
There are many sheet music editions suitable even for piano beginners, so why not try playing it and enjoy the Christmas atmosphere? It will surely make your holiday season even more special.
Snowball ParkAsuka Hayasaki
This is a piece used in Nintendo’s popular game Super Mario 3D World.
The composer is Asuka Hayazaki, a member of the company.
She joined in 2003 and has worked on the music for numerous classic games, including the Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda series.
This track plays on stages that depict a world of snow and ice, and it is included in the game released in November 2013.
While uptempo and bright, it musically conveys the chill of winter and the smooth imagery of snow.
The vibraphone and piano tones are particularly striking, and the rhythmic melody evokes gliding on ice and smooth movement over snow.
Why not try practicing it for the Christmas season?
[Christmas Songs] Christmas songs you can play on the piano. A comprehensive introduction with recommended sheet music! (41–50)
My lover is Santa ClausMatsutōya Yumi
A quintessential winter classic crafted by one of Japan’s leading singer-songwriters, Yumi Matsutoya.
On Christmas night, the bittersweet feelings of likening a lover to Santa Claus seep into the heart.
Lyrics depicting love, growth, and loss become more deeply resonant as you grow older.
The gentle sound of the piano seems to soften the winter chill.
Included on the December 1980 album “SURF & SNOW,” this song was also used as an insert track in the 1987 film “Take Me Out to the Snow,” leaving a lasting impression on many.
It’s a perfect pick for those who want to make time with someone special feel extraordinary.
Why not enjoy it on Christmas night, accompanied by the piano’s tones?
All ye faithful, make hastesanbika
“Joy to the World” is one of the most famous Christmas carols in the world.
Its melody and chord progression are striking, conveying the refined elegance of a hymn while brimming with excitement.
Even a simple arrangement lets you fully enjoy its beautiful, cheerful tune, but if you plan ahead thinking, “I want to play this for family and friends at Christmas!”, trying a slightly stylish arrangement is highly recommended.
Whether you go for a solemn mood, a bright nursery-rhyme-like feel, or a sophisticated vibe using jazz chords, why not choose the arrangement you like and enjoy performing it?