[Christmas Songs] Carefully Selected Classic and Popular Pieces That Delight When Played on Piano
When it comes to Christmas songs, there are solemn pieces that evoke the sound of bells and gently falling snow, as well as bright, festive tunes that make you feel excited waiting for Santa to arrive.
Playing these classic and popular Christmas songs on the piano lets you enjoy a different mood, brought out by the instrument’s delicate timbre.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide selection of Christmas songs perfect for those who want to perform at parties and events or simply enjoy playing at home.
We’ve picked works from a wide range of genres—classical, hymns, Western pop, and J-Pop—so feel free to use this as a reference when choosing your setlist!
Playlist
| [Christmas Songs] Carefully Selected Classic and Popular Pieces That Delight When Played on Piano | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | You Raise Me UpCeltic Woman |  play_arrow | Celtic Woman’s moving song |
| 2 | Somewhere in my memoryJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Family love and children's moving Christmas |
| 3 | Wish Upon a StarLeigh Harline |  play_arrow | An iconic song that places wishes upon the stars, a hymn to a heart that believes in dreams |
| 4 | Trepak from The NutcrackerPyotr Tchaikovsky |  play_arrow | The Russian Dance from The Nutcracker is moving. |
| 5 | Christmas at our houseWalter Kent |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of soldiers' emotions during wartime |
| 6 | We Wish You a Merry ChristmasInguranndo min’yō |  play_arrow | Let's try playing a famous Christmas song. |
| 7 | Christmas Stories |  play_arrow | A moving record of Christmas parade music |
| 8 | Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas~Music from Meet Me in St. Louis~Hugh Martin |  play_arrow | A classic Christmas song, a masterpiece of wistful hope |
| 9 | CanonJohann Pachelbel |  play_arrow | Baroque music, masterpieces that resonate with the heart |
| 10 | Ode to Joy (arranged by Liszt)Ludwig van Beethoven |  play_arrow | Beethoven’s Ninth, the masterpiece — Liszt’s arranged version |
| 11 | March from The NutcrackerPyotr Tchaikovsky |  play_arrow | A toy scene on Christmas night |
| 12 | Ave Verum CorpusWolfgang Amadeus Mozart |  play_arrow | Mozart’s Eucharistic hymn is music of prayer. |
| 13 | One more time, One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi |  play_arrow | The poignant masterpiece 'Kanade' that longs for someone lost |
| 14 | White ChristmasBing Crosby |  play_arrow | A classic Christmas song, a comfort to soldiers' hearts |
| 15 | Jingle Bell RockJoe Beal／Jim Boothe |  play_arrow | The Christmas song “Jingle Bell Rock” is fun. |
| 16 | HAPPY XMAS（WAR IS OVER）John Lennon／Ono Yōko |  play_arrow | A classic song that wishes for Christmas peace |
| 17 | Merry Christmas Mr. LawrenceSakamoto Ryuichi |  play_arrow | Ryuichi Sakamoto moved the world with his music. |
| 18 | Jingle BellsJames Pierpont |  play_arrow | A famous Christmas nursery rhyme with a light, lively melody |
| 19 | Rudolph the Red-Nosed ReindeerJohnny Marks |  play_arrow | The charm of the classic Christmas song “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” |
| 20 | Santa Claus the ScatterbrainKobayashi Asei |  play_arrow | The Hasty Santa Claus Song |
| 21 | Santa Claus Is Coming to TownFred Coots |  play_arrow | The Appeal and Performance Techniques of Santa Claus Songs |
| 22 | Jesu, Joy of Man’s DesiringJ.S.Bach |  play_arrow | Bach's masterpiece: melodies of blessing and healing |
| 23 | Starlight ParadeSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | Christmas song recommendations for SEKAI |
| 24 | fir treeDoitsu min’yō |  play_arrow | The Christmas tree song, loved around the world |
| 25 | Amazing Gracesanbika |  play_arrow | Let's play Amazing Grace on the piano |
| 26 | Happy Xmas (War Is Over)John Lennon |  play_arrow | Lennon and Ono's Christmas song wishing for peace |
| 27 | This child is truly the Son of God (the newborn Jesus).furansu min’yō |  play_arrow | Traditional French Christmas carol |
| 28 | Christmas songback number |  play_arrow | Back Number’s Christmas song has become a classic. |
| 29 | Christmas Time Is HereVince Guaraldi |  play_arrow | Snoopy's classic Christmas songs |
| 30 | “December – Christmas” from “The Four Seasons”Pyotr Tchaikovsky |  play_arrow | The quiet scene and tones of Christmas |
| 31 | HappinessAI |  play_arrow | Christmas standard songs, suitable even for beginner piano |
| 32 | Santa Tell MeAriana Grande |  play_arrow | The charm of Christmas songs and love songs |
| 33 | Merry XmasBoA |  play_arrow | The Christmas song “Meri Kuri” is a heartwarming classic. |
| 34 | WINTER SONGDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad inspired by Christmas |
| 35 | Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!Dean Martin |  play_arrow | Enjoying piano arrangements of Christmas songs |
| 36 | Ave MariaFranz Schubert |  play_arrow | Composed by Schubert, a masterpiece that resounds on a winter night |
| 37 | Love Song in DecemberGACKT |  play_arrow | A classic GACKT song perfect for Christmas |
| 38 | Sound of SnowGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that depicts a winter scene |
| 39 | In The Bleak MidwinterGustav Holst |  play_arrow | Christmas carol, a soul-cleansing masterpiece |
| 40 | White ChristmasIRVING BERLIN |  play_arrow | Bing Crosby’s classic song “White Christmas” |
| 41 | Cinderella ChristmasKinKi Kids |  play_arrow | KinKi Kids' Melancholy Cinderella Christmas |
| 42 | Let It Go ~As I Am~Kristen Anderson-Lopez／Robert Lopez |  play_arrow | “Let It Go” moved people around the world. |
| 43 | sleddingLeroy Anderson |  play_arrow | Classic Christmas songs gain popularity |
| 44 | The Christmas SongMel Tormé／Robert Wells |  play_arrow | The classic Christmas song “The Christmas.” |
| 45 | Carols of the bellsMykola Leontovych |  play_arrow | The Ukrainian folk song “Shchedrivka” |
| 46 | Santa Claus is comingOakley Haldeman |  play_arrow | Diverse melodic developments in Christmas songs |
| 47 | Wonderful ChristmastimePaul McCartney |  play_arrow | The Christmas song “Wonderful Christmastime” |
| 48 | Have Yourself A Merry Little ChristmasRalph Blane & Hugh Martin |  play_arrow | A classic Christmas movie song, captivating with its beautiful tones |
| 49 | Winter WonderlandRichard B. Smith、Felix Bernard |  play_arrow | A classic Christmas tune with a lively piano melody |
| 50 | SilentSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | The classic Christmas song “Silent” on the piano |
| 51 | O Holy NightShelly E. Johnson |  play_arrow | A classic piano solo that is gentle yet powerful |
| 52 | Christmas wishesSnow Man |  play_arrow | Snow Man's Christmas song, a heartwarming track |
| 53 | Merry & HappyTwice |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic Christmas song by TWICE |
| 54 | Mommy Kissed Santa ClausTommie Connor |  play_arrow | A classic Christmas song with a heartwarming tone |
| 55 | Frosty the SnowmanWalter Rollins／Steve Nelson |  play_arrow | The Magical Christmas Snowman Story |
| 56 | Last ChristmasWham! |  play_arrow | The Christmas song “Last Christmas” is popular. |
| 57 | #MerryChristmasnaniwa danshi |  play_arrow | Naniwa Danshi perform a Christmas song |
| 58 | red scarfJanīzu WEST |  play_arrow | A poignant winter night ballad, a moving song |
| 59 | Auld Lang SyneSukottorando min’yō |  play_arrow | The original tune of the Scottish folk song “Auld Lang Syne.” |
| 60 | pure whiteBikkeburanka |  play_arrow | Vickeblanka's 'Masshiro,' gracefully on piano |
| 61 | powder snowRemioromen |  play_arrow | A song of winter memories and bittersweet love |
| 62 | Snow BlossomNakajima Mika |  play_arrow | Mika Nakashima’s classic that depicts a winter scene |
| 63 | Merry ChristmasNinomiya Kazunari |  play_arrow | Play Kazunari Ninomiya’s Christmas song on the piano |
| 64 | PRIDEImai Miki |  play_arrow | A hit song that also suits Christmas |
| 65 | Christmas EveYuuri |  play_arrow | Yuri’s Christmas song, a bittersweet heartbreak song |
| 66 | Noel at MidnightYoshimatsu Takashi |  play_arrow | A moving song to listen to quietly on Christmas night |
| 67 | CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie |  play_arrow | Namie Amuro’s signature ballad, a love song |
| 68 | Christmas WishAmuro Namie |  play_arrow | A Christmas song of love and anticipation, family memories |
| 69 | Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro |  play_arrow | The Christmas song “Christmas Eve” is a masterpiece! |
| 70 | WISHarashi |  play_arrow | The Christmas song that was the theme song for Boys Over Flowers |
| 71 | My lover is Santa ClausMatsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | A classic winter tune: a ski song everyone can enjoy |
| 72 | The White LoversKuwata Keisuke |  play_arrow | Keisuke Kuwata’s Christmas song “Shiroi Koibitotachi” |
| 73 | Winter is starting.Makihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | Makihara Noriyuki’s classic filled with the excitement of winter |
| 74 | Do you want to build a snowman?Kanda Sayaka, Inaba Natsuki, Morohoshi Sumire |  play_arrow | Expressing snow, Christmas, and famous movie songs |
| 75 | By the time of the Christmas carolsInagaki Junichi |  play_arrow | Adult Christmas song, reconsideration until Christmas |
| 76 | Wonderful HolidayTakeuchi Mariya |  play_arrow | Depicting warm family time at Christmas |
| 77 | Joy to the Worldsanbika |  play_arrow | A famous hymn celebrating the birth of Christ |
| 78 | O Little Town of Bethlehemsanbika |  play_arrow | A classic Christmas carol |
| 79 | Silent Nightsanbika |  play_arrow | The charm of the Christmas classic “Silent Night” |
| 80 | Shepherds, keeping their flockssanbika |  play_arrow | A classic Christmas song, The Shepherds Watched Their Flocks |
| 81 | Someday Merry ChristmasB’z |  play_arrow | A classic J-pop Christmas song: a ballad by B’z |
| 82 | Hark the Herald Angels SingJennifer Eklund |  play_arrow | Classic Christmas hymn piano piece |
| 83 | Waltz of the Flowers from The NutcrackerPyotr Tchaikovsky |  play_arrow | The Nutcracker, the popular ballet at Christmas |
| 84 | Gift of the Holy NightHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | Motohiro Hata’s Christmas song, a love song that stirs the heart |
| 85 | Let’s decorate with holly.sanbika |  play_arrow | A classic Christmas hymn with a soothing melody |
| 86 | Silent EveKarashima Midori |  play_arrow | An emotional theme song for Christmas Eve |
| 87 | All I Want For Christmas Is YouMariah Carey |  play_arrow | Captivating Ways to Perform Christmas Songs |