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How To Play Baby It's Cold Outside

A popular song to play on the piano and a fun one to sing along with is this one. I love it and hope you enjoy it, too.

Baby, It's Cold Outside

Frank Loesser

Key: C

Time: 4/4 Swing

Chords and Lyrics

C  G6  C6  G6
I really can't stay
But baby it's cold outside

 Dm7  G  Dm7  G
I've got to go away
But baby it's cold outside

 C  G  C6  
The evening has been
Been hoping that you'd drop in

 C/G     C9
So very nice
I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice

 F6 
My mother will start worry
Beautiful what’s your hurry?

 F9
And father will be pacing the floor
Listen to the fireplace roar

 C6  
So really i'd better scurry
Beautiful please don't hurry
[ Tab from: http://www.guitaretab.com/g/glee-cast/257062.html ]
 D9                           G7
But maybe just a half a drink more
Put some records on while I pour

 C  G6            C6   G6
The neighbors might think
Baby it's bad out there

 Dm7  G  Dm7  G
Say, what's in this drink?
No cabs to be had out there

 C  G C6
I wish i knew how
Your eyes are like starlight now

 C9
To break the spell
I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell

 F9               Am7b5/Eb
I ought to say, "No, no, no sir"
Mind if I move in closer

 D7                          G7sus G7
At least i'm gonna say that i tried
What's the sense in hurtin' my pride?

 C  Bb6        A7
I really can't stay
Baby don't hold out

 D7  G7  C  C        C13#11
Ah, but it's cold outside

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Baby It's Cold Outside

Chord Breakdown

C = C/GCE

C6 = C/GACE

C9 = C/BbDEG

C13#11 = CG/BbDF#A

Bbmaj9 = Bb/FACE

D7 = D/ACF#

D9 = D/F#ACE and D/CEF#A

Dm7 = D/ACF

Em7 = E/GBD

F6 = F/CDFA and F/ACDF

F9 = F/GACEb

Fmaj9 = F/GBD

G7 = G/GBD and G/FBE

G7sus = G/GCDF and G/BDFG

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Merry Christmas!

"Jazz washes away the dust of every day life." -- Art Blakey

How To Play Angels We Have Heard On High

"Angels We Have Heard on High" is a Christmas carol in the public domain. The song commemorates the story of the birth of Jesus Christ found in the Gospel of Luke, in which shepherds outside Bethlehem encounter a multitude of angels singing and praising the newborn child.
http://en.wikipedia.org

I love the group Pentatonics Video version of the song.

Key of C

C G C
Angels we have heard on high,
C G C
Singing sweetly through the night,
C G C
And the mountains in reply
C G C
Echoing their brave delight.

CHORUS:
C A7 Dm G C F G
Gloria...............
C G C F G
in excelsis Deo.
C A7 Dm G C F G
Gloria...............
C G C F G C
in excelsis Deo.

C G C
Shepherds, why this jubilee?
C G C
Why these songs of happy cheer?
C G C
What great brightness did you see?
C G C
What glad tiding did you hear?

Key of D

D     F#m      A        D
Angels we have heard on high,
 D   A   D       A         D
Sweetly singing o'er the plains,
 Bm F#m  Bm       A     D
And the mountains in reply
 D A D         A       D
Echoing their joyous strains.

chorus:
 D B Em A D G A   D  A  D  G   D  A
Glo-----------ria in excelsis Deo,
 D B Em A D G A   D  A  D  G   D  A  D
Glo-----------ria in excelsis De----o.

Key of E

E                       D2
Angels we have heard on high,
 E                       D2
Sweetly singing o'er the plains,
 E                     D2
And the mountains in reply
 E                    A2       
Echoing their joyous strains.

chorus:
 E F#m7 E/G#  A2    E     F#m7(b5)
Glo-----------ria in excelsis Deo,
 E F#m/E E F#m7(b5)/E E/A D    E//// l ///D2//
Glo-----------ria in excelsis De----o.


Key of F


F                Gm7(b5)/F
Angels we have heard on high,
Cm7(4)
Sweetly singing o'er the plains,
 Dm7              F+/C#
And the mountains in reply
 F/C            Bb    Gm7(b5)
Echoing their joyous strains.

chorus:
 F Gm7 F/A Bb2    F   Bb  F/C  Gm/C
Glo-----------ria in excelsis Deo,
 F Gm7 F/A Bb Eb Bb/D F/C Eb   F //// l /// Eb // l F
Glo-----------ria in excelsis De----o.

Key of F


F   Dm Gm7 C FM7 Bb C F C F C F B F/C  C

Refrain: Glo - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ria in Excelsis De-o (2x)



Verse 1

F        Am        Csus  C   F

Angels we have heard on high

F     C    F       F/C  C      F

sweetly singing o'er the plains

F          Am        Csus C F

and the mountains in reply

F C   F     F/A  F/C C    F

echo back their joyous strains.

(Repeat Refrain)






Verse 2

F               Am     Csus C F

Shepherds, why this  Jubilee?

F      C     F       F/C     C     F

Why your joyous strains prolong?

F             Am     Csus C   F

Say what may the tidings be,  

  F        C  F    F/A  F/C  C    F

Which inspire your heavenly song?

(Repeat Refrain)



Verse 3

  F        Am   Csus   C   F

Come to Bethlehem and see

 F     C     F        F/A     C  F

Him whose birth the angels sing;

F          Am       Csus C  F

Come, adore on bended knee

 F        C   F     F/A F/C  C     F

Christ, the Lord, the newborn King.

(Repeat Refrain)



Verse 4

F          Am  Csus C  F

See Him in a manger laid,

F  C     F        F/C      C   F

Jesus, Lord of heaven and earth!

F        Am      Csus  C   F

Mary, Joseph, lend your aid,

F  C  F    F/A  F/C  C   F

celebrate our Savior's birth.

(Repeat Refrain) 



Here are some chords charts of the same song from my other blog, http://ladydpiano.blogspot.com, along with 4 free videos.

Have a wonderful Christmas season!

"Jazz washes away the dust of every day life." -- Art Blakey

How To Play Christmas Time Is Here

Performed by the Vince Guaraldi Trio from A Charlie Brown Christmas album, here are the chords to
Christmas Time Is Here. The words are by Lee Mendelson and of course the music is by the famous Vince Guaraldi, written in 1966. I love the tune played slowly with the pedal in 3/4 time signature. For more information, visit www.vinceguaraldi.com/

Piano Chord Progression Chart

Fmaj7             Eb7 
Christmas time is here 
Fmaj7         Eb7  
Happiness and cheer 
Bm7        Bb7   Am7 
Fun for all that children call   
Ab7 Gm            C      F 
Their favorite time of the year  

 
Fmaj7             Eb7 
Snowflakes in the air 
Fmaj7       Eb7 
Carols everywhere 
Bm7          Bb7 Am7 
Olden times and  ancient rhymes  
Ab7 Gm              C  F 
Of   love and dreams to share 
 
 
Dbmaj7               Gbmaj7  
Sleigh bells in the air 
Dbmaj7      Gbmaj7 
Beauty everywhere 
F            Eb7 D7 
Yuletide by the  fireside 
Am    Gm7         F   C   
And joyful memories there 

  
Fmaj7             Eb7 
Christmas time is here 
Fmaj7            Eb7 
We'll be drawing near 
Bm7          Bb7  Am7 
Oh, that we could always see 
Ab7   Gm             C   F  
Such spirit through the year 
  

Jazzy Instrumental part...  
 

Dbmaj7               Gbmaj7  
Sleigh bells in the air 
Dbmaj7      Gbmaj7 
Beauty everywhere 
F            Eb7 D7 
Yuletide by the  fireside 
Am    Gm7         F   C   
And joyful memories there 

  
Fmaj7             Eb7 
Christmas time is here 
Fmaj7            Eb7 
We'll be drawing near 
Bm7          Bb7  Am7 
Oh, that we could always see 
Ab7   Gm             C   F  
Such spirit through the year

http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com

Easy Version Piano Playing Chords in the Key of C

Intro:
Am

Am                 C
Christmas time is here
Am             C
Happiness and cheer
F                  Em
Fun for all that children call
       Dm                   Cadd9
Their favorite time of the year

Am                C
Snowflakes in the air
Am            C
Carols everywhere
F               Em
Olden times and ancient rhymes
    Dm                  Cadd9
Of love and dreams to share
[ Tab from: http://www.guitaretab.com/a/a-fine-frenzy/294191.html ]
  G#                 Eb
Sleigh bells in the air
G#           Eb
Beauty everywhere
C                Am
Yuletide by the fireside
     F                Cadd9
And joyful memories there

Am                 C
Christmas time is here
Am                C
We'll be drawing near
F                 Em
Oh, that we could always see
       Dm                 Cadd9
Such spirit through the year

Am, C, Am, C
F, Em, Dm, Cadd9  x2

  G#                 Eb
Sleigh bells in the air
G#           Eb
Beauty everywhere
C                Am
Yuletide by the fireside
     F                Cadd9
And joyful memories there

Am                 C
Christmas time is here
Am                C
We'll be drawing near
F                 Em
Oh, that we could always see
       Dm                 C
Such spirit through the year

http://www.guitaretab.com

Chords for the Intermediate Player

This piano arrangement is from some sheet music I have in my Christmas notebook to share.

Intro:

Fmaj9 C13b9 Fmaj9 C13b9 Fmaj9 Eb13#11 Christmas time is here Fmaj9 Eb13#11 Happiness and cheer Bm7b5 Bbm7 Am7 Abm7 Fun for all that children call Gm7 Bb/C Fmaj9 Their favorite time of the year Fmaj9 Eb13#11 Snowflakes in the air Fmaj9 Eb13#11 Carols everywhere Bm7b5 Bbm7 Abm7 Olden times and ancient rhymes Gm7 Bb/C Fmaj9 Of love and dreams to share [ Tab from: http://www.guitaretab.com/a/a-fine-frenzy/294191.html ] Dbmaj7 Gb13#11 Sleigh bells in the air Dbmaj7 Gb13#11 Beauty everywhere Am7 Eb9 D7 Yuletide by the fireside Gm7 Db9 C13 And joyful memories there Fmaj9 Eb13#11 Christmas time is here Fmaj9 Eb13#11 We'll be drawing near Bm7b5 Am7 Abm7 Oh, that we could always see Gm7 Bb/C Fmaj9 Such spirit through the year Eb13#11, Fmaj9, Eb13#11, Bm7b5 Bbm7, Am7, Abm7, Gm7, Bb/C, Fmaj9 x2 Dbmaj7 Gb13#11 Sleigh bells in the air Dbmaj7 Gb13#11 Beauty everywhere Am7 Eb9 D7 Yuletide by the fireside Gm7 Db9 C13 And joyful memories there Fmaj9 Eb13#11 Christmas time is here Fmaj9 Eb13#11 We'll be drawing near Bm7b5 Am7 Abm7 Oh, that we could always see Gm Bb/C Fmaj9 Such spirit through the year

I like the sound of these dreamy chords.

C13b9 = CBb/DbEA

Eb13#11 = Eb/DbA

Db9 = DbCb/EbA

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Have a wonderful Christmas season!

"Jazz washes away the dust of every day life." -- Art Blakey

Merry Christmas!

It's been a wonderful year, sharing songs with you. Wishing you the best in taking your piano playing to the next level. Have a Merry Christmas!

Just in case you need some last minute music sheets, here are some links for free Christmas music downloads, for those who read music notes. For others, just looking at the key signature will help you determine the chord progressions. Those playing by ear will listen for the tonal note, that dominant key note they hear being sung throughout a song. In any case, fill your lives with music. It just makes you feel good!

Thanks to Pianoanne:

Still Still Still / Away in a Manger
Bring a Torch Jeannette Isabella / Good Christian Men Rejoice
Ding Dong Merrily on High / Deck the Halls
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen / O Come O Come Emmanuel

And, Christmas lead sheets for teens

Thanks to Color In My Piano:

List of free Christmas music for students on the web

Many of you have asked for future posts on music theory instruction, altered chords, modulation and video tutorials from me. Thank you all for your many emails and encouraging comments. Stay tuned for an exciting New Year ahead!

Warmly,

"Jazz washes away the dust of every day life." -- Art Blakey

7 Ways Every Child Can Benefit From Music Lessons

Guest post by Carol Watson of http://www.nationalnannies.com

As public school systems slash budgets and eliminate musical education programs around the country, more and more parents are forced to find private musical instruction for their children. For parents who aren’t sure if the benefits of musical lessons justify the added expense and hassle, here are seven of the scientifically-proven benefits of music education.

Enhanced Abstract Reasoning Skills – Abstract reasoning skills, which play a crucial role in the development of mathematical and scientific aptitude, are markedly enhanced by musical instruction, according to a 1997 study stating that early childhood music education has a positive physiological impact. Children who actively participate in band or orchestra, or who have pursued private musical instruction, also tend to have higher math and science scores in adolescent and teenage years.
Stronger Cognitive Processes – A Henrich Heine University study reported findings that exposure to music enhances the cognitive process, boosting language and reasoning abilities. After studying the undergraduate majors of medical school students, noted physician and biologist Lewis Thomas also discovered that 66% of music majors who applied to medical school went on to be accepted, the highest percentage of any group.
Higher Standardized Testing Scores – On average, students with musical instruction and performance experience scored up to 57 points higher on verbal portions of the SAT and 41 points higher on the math portion than their peers with no musical background, according to the College-Bound Seniors National Report: Profile of SAT Program Test Takers. Princeton, NJ: The College Entrance Examination Board, 2001.
Increased Likelihood of Finishing High School and Attending College – Several studies, including one conducted in Florida in 1990, indicated that music, art and drama programs in public schools helped children to feel more involved with their school, and fostered a sense of community with like-minded fellow students that positively influenced their decision to stay in school. Similarly, a 2007 Harris Interactive poll suggests that 88% of those holding graduate degrees have a background in music education.
Reduced Likelihood of Drug and Alcohol Abuse – The 1998 Texas Commission on Drug and Alcohol Abuse Report revealed that secondary students who were actively involved with band or orchestra reported the lowest current and lifetime rates of drugs, alcohol and tobacco use. The National Institute on Drug Abuse has also issued a list of factors they believe could reduce the risk of adolescent and teen substance abuse; among them was success in school and involvement with school organizations. Children who are active participants in band, orchestra and other musical activities may face a significantly lower risk of addiction.
Greater Self-Discipline – A paper entitled “Music Linked to Reduced Criminality”, which was released by MuSICA Research Notes in 2000, examined a group of Rhode Island natives from infancy to age 30. The study discovered a significantly diminished arrest rate among those who had been involved in music and musical education. The dedication, determination and willingness to sacrifice free time for practice and performance fosters a strong sense of self-discipline in a child, which may lead to a lower likelihood of anti-social behavior.
Increased Confidence and Self-Esteem – Developing and mastering new skills dramatically boosts kids’ confidence and self-esteem. Through musical instruction, children are constantly learning new skills, improving them, and sharpening them to excellence.

Whether your child is enrolled in private music instruction, or is fortunate enough to attend a school that still offers a music program, the benefits of a music education are undeniable.

Thanks Carol for the valuable information from your article.

Piano Diana will be taking a break next Monday, Christmas Eve, but wanted to take this opportunity to wish you a very Merry Christmas and many blessings for the New Year!

Keep playing those beautiful Christmas songs, posts from my other blog, LadyDpiano.com

Do You Hear What I Hear

O Come All Ye Faithful

Joy To The World

Away in the Manger

Angels We Have Heard On High

Warmly,

"Jazz washes away the dust of every day life." -- Art Blakey

How To Play Triplets

Monday Music Quote

"The moment is supreme. "

Franz Schubert

Lesson on Triplets:

When the beat is divided evenly into three notes, each note is called a triplet. A set of three triplets often has the number 3 above or below the notes.

When the beat is divided by two notes, one as long as two triplets and the other as long as one triplet, then these notes appear as a quarter note and an eighth note. they are grouped together by a bracket and the number 3.

Intro: 
Bb - Bb - Bb - Bb7 - Eb/Bb - Ebm/Bb - Bb - Bb

Bb Gm    Bb/F F7  Gm   Eb    F7         Bb
A   -   ve Mari   -   a,    gra - tia  ple - na.

   Bb+          A7sus4   A7    
Maria, gratia  ple   -   na

    F#dim         Gm Gdim
Maria, gratia plena
[ Tab from: http://www.guitaretab.com/f/franz-schubert/209824.html ]
F       G7/D     F/C
Ave, ave dominus,

C7                  F
  Dominus, Te cum.


        F7                 Bb/F
Benedicta tu in mulieribus, 

    F7       Gm
Et benedictus

    F              D7                 Cm
Et Benedictus fructus ventris tui

          Ebmaj7   Gdim   F   F7      
Ventris tu  -  i  ,    Je - sus.

Bb Gm       F F7    (Repeat Intro)
A   -   ve Mar   -   ia.

Lyrics | Luciano Pavarotti lyrics - Ave Maria lyrics

Here it is in the Key of F:

F Dmin F C7 Dmin
Ave Maria
Gmin C7 F
Gratia plena
Dmin E
Maria, gratia plena
A7 Dmin F C7
Maria, gratia plena
F Dmin F
Ave, ave Maria
C7 F

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"Jazz washes away the dust of every day life." -- Art Blakey