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

When the Christmas season rolls around, there are plenty of chances to perform a guitar piece as entertainment at parties and events.

If you’re going to play, you might want to tackle something Christmas-themed—but you may be wondering which songs to choose.

In this article, we’ve picked a wide range of pieces: classic Christmas songs from J-pop and Western music that you’ll want to try singing and playing at least once, instrumental versions of standards, and band-friendly arrangement ideas you might want to perform.

It’s not only perfect for party entertainment but also useful for guitar practice—so guitarists, don’t miss it!

[2026] Christmas Songs You’ll Want to Play on Guitar: A Collection of Classics Also Great for Singing and Playing (81–90)

MERRY X’MASTHE YELLOW MONKEY

If you’re tired of strumming the same old classic Christmas songs, how about a Christmas tune from THE YELLOW MONKEY, the rock band that made a dramatic comeback this year? It’s drenched in glam rock and has quite a strong flavor, but among all the bubbly Christmas tracks, it’s definitely a song that will set you apart.

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Merry & HappyTwice

TWICE 트와이스 Merry & Happy Acoustic cover
Merry & HappyTwice

This song beautifully blends the warmth of Christmas with the sweetness of romance.

It portrays happy winter moments spent with a lover and expresses the feeling that neither the cold nor loneliness matters as long as you’re together.

Included in the repackaged version of TWICE’s album “Twicetagram,” released in December 2017, it has become a winter staple among fans.

With lyrics written by Park Jinyoung, it reached No.

24 on the Gaon Digital Chart.

It’s also great for practicing guitar and would be a hit as entertainment at parties or events.

Highly recommended for anyone looking to enhance the Christmas mood.

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Merry Christmas (I Don’t Want To Fight Tonight)The Ramones

RAMONES -♫ Merry Christmas(I Don’t Want to Fight Tonight)(Guitar Cover)
Merry Christmas (I Don't Want To Fight Tonight)The Ramones

Did you know that the Ramones, the American punk rock band that had a huge influence on punk, also have a Christmas song? It features a poppy, catchy melody, and the music video is full of wit.

Johnny Ramone’s guitar, with its simple chords yet lasting impact, is a must-hear.

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A very merry ChristmasAmatsuki

[Live-Action MV] Very Merry Christmas / Amatsuki [Original]
A very merry ChristmasAmatsuki

This is a heart-fluttering song I definitely want people who are in love right now—and couples—to listen to.

It’s a track by Amatsuki, a singer who rose to fame from his activities as an utaite, released in 2017.

With a sparkling tone coloring its pop band sound, it overflows with a Christmas vibe and makes your heart feel light as you listen.

Amatsuki’s cute singing style really shines here, too.

Since it’s a lively tune, practice your guitar strumming so you can capture that upbeat feel.

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Araki Jakkan
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Christmas in AugustYamazaki Masayoshi

Singing Masayoshi Yamazaki quietly / Christmas in August
Christmas in AugustYamazaki Masayoshi

This is a song written specifically for the film of the same name.

Since Masayoshi Yamazaki himself is an avid user of the acoustic guitar, creating a perfect copy of the piece is quite challenging.

Be careful not to let the tricky fingerings make you rush and throw off the rhythm.

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One Christmas NightTommy Emmanuel

The incredibly heartrending melody adds a touch of color to the small happiness of Christmas.

It’s very difficult to play with such precision on solo guitar, but wouldn’t it be really cool to be able to casually play a piece like this on Christmas night?

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[2026] Christmas Songs You’ll Want to Play on Guitar: A Collection of Classic Picks Great for Solo Performances (91–100)

Merry Christmas Mr. LawrenceOshio Kotaro

Kotaro Oshio “Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence” (Guitar)
Merry Christmas Mr. LawrenceOshio Kotaro

This is a cover by guitarist Kotaro Oshio, performed solely on acoustic guitar and showcasing techniques like slapping and tapping.

The piece is also well-known from the film Merry Christmas, Mr.

Lawrence, starring Ryuichi Sakamoto and Takeshi Kitano.

It’s played in an open tuning, a special tuning that, together with his technique, creates a spacious sound and rich variety despite being performed on a single guitar.

Its ethereal, mystical tones evoke the feeling of Christmas, so why not try mastering it by this year’s holiday?

Hoshino Takashi
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In conclusion

We’ve introduced plenty of recommended Christmas songs you’ll want to play on guitar.

From classic tunes perfect for singing and playing to tracks that will get any guitarist’s blood pumping, there was a wide variety! You could play the songs featured in the sing-and-play videos as solo guitar pieces, or arrange them for a band and rock them on electric—either way, they’ll look and sound great.

Try arranging them to suit the situation where you’ll be performing!