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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)

Lonely This ChristmasElvis Presley

Elvis Presley, Lonely This Christmas! JMK Cover!
Lonely This ChristmasElvis Presley

This is a song originally released in 1974 by the British rock band Mud, covered by Elvis Presley.

The lyrics tell a sad story of spending a lonely, heartbroken Christmas after a loved one has gone.

Elvis’s slow-tempo, tender vocals are striking, making it a great choice for a relaxed, stripped-down solo performance.

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Tie a ribbon around my affectionLittle Glee Monster

Little Glee Monster – Tie a Ribbon on Tenderness / THE FIRST TAKE
Tie a ribbon around my affectionLittle Glee Monster

This song became a hot topic after being featured in Coca-Cola’s Ribbon Bottle commercial, and it’s performed by the girls’ vocal group Little Glee Monster.

It’s included on their first EP, “I Feel The Light,” released in 2019.

The piece gently tells us that Christmas isn’t just a day for receiving presents, but a special day when everyone can be happy.

As you listen, before you know it your heart feels warm and a smile comes to your face.

Since it’s a slow ballad, it’s best to play it at a slightly relaxed tempo.

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Araki Jakkan
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Wonderful Christmas TimePaul McCartney & Wings

This is a Christmas song by Paul McCartney of the Beatles.

While John Lennon’s Christmas song carries a stronger message, this one is a simple tune about the joy of Christmas.

Its clear, catchy melody showcases Paul’s signature style, making it perfect for livening up the holiday.

The chords use many barre shapes, so it’s a bit challenging, but because there are many repeated sections, once you memorize it you should be able to play it comfortably.

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Christmas Time is HereSteve Vai

A lovely Christmas song performance by the guitar-playing god, Steve Vai.

Right from the calm intro, I’m captivated by the perfectly dialed-in distortion of the sound.

As it moves into the latter half, the dynamics build, and in the busier passages he unleashes the kind of masterful technique you’d expect from him.

It’s a romantic Christmas song packed with nuances that guitar players will especially appreciate.

Murakami Shinpei
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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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