So many artists and bands, both Christian and secular, have done so many different versions of different holiday tunes that you can hear the same song a zillion different ways. In case you're looking for the tab/chords/sheet music/lyrics to some of the "old standards," to play with your own touch, here is a good list to start with.
"Angels We Have Heard On High"
Windham Hill Records
The popular traditional religious Christmas carol "Angels We Have Heard on High" was originally a traditional French carol known as "Les Anges dans nos Campagnes," which translates literally to "The Angels in our Countryside."
- Guitar Chords & Lyrics
- (Buy Direct) Sheet Music for Piano/Vocal/Chords, Singer Pro - Chris Tomlin Version
- (Buy Direct) Sheet Music for Piano - Chris Rice Version
- (Buy Direct) Point of Grace Version
- (Buy Direct) Sheet Music for Piano Solo - Liz Story Version
Top 10 Versions of "Angels We Have Heard on High" by Christian Artists and Bands
"Away in a Manger"
Reunion Records
The first publication of "Away in a Manger" was in 1885 in a Lutheran Sunday school book by James R. Murray.
- Guitar Tab
- (Buy Direct) Sheet Music for Piano - Jim Brickman Version
- (Buy Direct) Sheet Music for Piano/Vocal/Chords - Nicole C. Mullen Version
- (Buy Direct) Sheet Music for Piano - Chris Rice Version
- (Buy Direct) Sheet Music for Piano - Casting Crowns Version
Top 10 Versions of "Away in a Manger" by Christian Artists and Bands
"Carol of the Bells"
Word Records
"Carol of the Bells" is also known as the "Ukrainian Bell Carol." It was first performed in the United States on October 5, 1921, at Carnegie Hall.
- Guitar Tab
- (Buy Direct) Sheet Music for Piano - Jim Brickman Version
- (Buy Direct) Sheet Music for Piano/Vocal/Guitar, Instrument/Vocal/Chords - Celtic Woman Version
- (Buy Direct) Sheet Music for Piano/Vocal/Chords, Singer Pro - BarlowGirl version
- (Buy Direct) Sheet Music for Piano/Vocal/Chords - Sandi Patty Version
Top 10 Classic Christmas Songs by Christian and Gospel Artists
"Deck the Halls"
EMI/Capital
"Deck the Halls" is based on an old Welsh tune from the 1700s. The words were added in America in 1903.
- Lyrics & Guitar Chords
- (Buy Direct) Sheet Music for Piano
- (Buy Direct) Choral Arrangement
- (Buy Direct) Sheet Music for Piano/Vocal/Chords - Relient K version
- (Buy Direct) Sheet Music for Piano - Jim Brickman Version
"Do You Hear What I Hear?"
Courtesy of: Provident Music Group
Written in October 1962 by husband and wife Noël Regney (lyrics) and Gloria Shayne Baker (music), this song was a plea for peace during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
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"Frosty the Snowman"
Indelible Creative Group
"Frosty The Snowman" was written by Walter "Jack" Rollins and Steve Nelson, and was first recorded in 1950 by Gene Autry and the Cass County Boys.
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"God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"
Spring Hill Music Group
The traditional religious Christmas carol "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" was sung for centuries before being first published in Britain in 1833.
- Guitar Chords & Lyrics
- (Buy Direct) Sheet Music for Piano - Jim Brickman Version
- (Buy Direct) Sheet Music for Piano - Chris Rice Version
- (Buy Direct) Sheet Music for Piano/Vocal/Chords - Phil Keaggy Version
- (Buy Direct) Sheet Music for Strings
Top 10 Versions of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" by Christian Artists and Bands
"Hark the Herald Angels Sing"
Spring Hill Music Group
The original music played with "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" was different from the current version, being slow and solemn, and that was how the song was played for 101 years.
- Guitar Chords & Lyrics
- (Buy Direct) Sheet Music for Piano/Vocal/Chords, Singer Pro - Donnie McClurkin Version
- (Buy Direct) Sheet Music for Piano - Chris Rice Version
- (Buy Direct) Sheet Music for Piano - Jim Brickman Version
- (Buy Direct) Sheet Music for Organ
Top 10 Versions of "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" by Christian Artists and Bands
"Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"
EMI/Capital
"Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" was first published in 1943. It was made popular by Judy Garland when she sang this song to Margaret O'Brien in the 1944 musical, Meet Me In St. Louis.
