[2026] Christmas Songs You’ll Want to Play on Guitar: A Collection of Classic Favorites Perfect for Solo Performances

Christmas Time (Don’t Let The Bells End)The Darkness

Christmas Time (Don’t Let The Bells End) – The Darkness (Full Guitar & Bass Cover)

As expected, when it comes to Christmas, it’s got to be a tank top and a guitar quartet—with the lead guitar on distortion! The tone is flashy, but the performance is top-notch without spoiling the Christmas mood.

The video for this cover is also crystal clear, so try using this performance as your model.

It’s the kind of song that will make you want to ask Santa for an electric guitar or some effects pedals.

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Murakami Shinpei

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Shake up ChristmasTrain

Train – Shake Up Christmas (HelenaMaria Cover)

They’re a talented American trio that started performing in 1994 and even won a Grammy in 2002.

Their Christmas song is a breezy, uplifting slice of American rock.

Give it a listen—it’s a track that’s sure to make you feel happy.

Christmas, Baby Please Come HomeU2

U2- Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)(Guitar Cover)

An Irish rock band that stands head and shoulders above the rest in both skill and popularity.

Their Christmas song is a straightforward, powerful track.

It’s said that guitarist The Edge has extensively researched gear to craft an innovative, spacious sound.

You can hear that in this song as well, can’t you?

I hate Christmas!! Just kidding.CRAZY KEN BAND

[Cover] I Hate Christmas!! Just Kidding (Crazy Ken Band) – in a solo acoustic style

While boldly declaring “I hate Christmas” in the title, this Crazy Ken Band classic skillfully sings of a grown-up’s heart where a quiet sense of expectation is beginning to sprout.

Dapper turns of phrase characteristic of Ken Yokoyama are everywhere—like likening Christmas snow to jewels.

Released as a single in December 2002 and featured in a J-PHONE commercial, it became a major hit, peaking at No.

14.

With a comfortably nostalgic melody reminiscent of Showa-era pop and distinctive sleigh-bell sounds, it’s a song that could be richly expressed even with just a single guitar and vocals.

Perform it at a Christmas party and you’re sure to create a sophisticated, adult atmosphere.

Why not give it a try and practice?

Merry Christmas of that dayarashi

Merry Christmas of That Day / Arashi (solo acoustic cover)

A gentle, warm-spirited Christmas song that makes you feel cozy in the cold winter.

It’s a tune that anyone, regardless of age or gender, can find comforting, and it would likely be a hit if you played it at a Christmas gathering.

In fact, it’s a heartbreak song about the fun Christmas spent with a girlfriend he’s said goodbye to, but with its soft tone and bright melody, it’s a number that helps you stay positive.

Plus, the tempo is slow, it’s in the key of C, and it doesn’t use many complicated chords, so it’s great for beginner guitarists!

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hiyori

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I want to fall in love so much that the slopes melt.Hirose Kōmi

I Want to Fall in Love So Much the Slopes Melt / Kohmi Hirose Cover by Emi Noda (NodaEmi)

Delicate and beautiful like snowflakes, Kohmi Hirose’s voice slices through the winter air.

This song, which captures the moment of falling in love, was released in December 1995 and was also featured as a movie theme and in commercials.

Its lyrics about a romance that begins at a ski resort bring a warm, touching feeling to listeners.

It’s a track you’ll want to hear with the arrival of winter—perfect for Christmas parties or as background music on a ski trip.

Even beginner guitarists might consider adding this song to their practice set.

With its crystal-clear high notes and passionate lyrics, it’s sure to warm the hearts of all who listen.

Lovely holidayTakeuchi Mariya

A Wonderful Holiday / Mariya Takeuchi – Guitar and Vocals (Cover)

A song by singer-songwriter Mariya Takeuchi, who balances family life and music and is even dubbed a “full-time housewife singer-songwriter.” Included on her 31st single, Nostalgia, it was originally written as a commercial song for KFC Japan’s Christmas-related products and has been used for many years since.

It features tricky chords like Csus4 and F#m7-5, rapid chord changes, and a bouncy shuffle beat, so it’s not easy—but once you master it, your guitar skills are sure to improve dramatically.

It’s a classic Christmas song that also brings the house down when you recreate its grand ensemble with a band.

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Hoshino Takashi

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