Mariah Carey - All I Want for Christmas Is You
Hello! Below you'll find my "All I Want for Christmas Is You" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This infectious Christmas song by Mariah Carey is a ton of fun to play and sing on piano. I especially love the intro melody, which I teach note for note in the video.
Enjoy!
All I Want for Christmas Is You Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for All I Want for Christmas Is You:
All I Want for Christmas Is You Chords & Lyrics
[Intro]
| G | Em | C | D |
| G | Em | C | D |
[Verse 1] (slow)
G
I don't want a lot for Christmas
G/B
There is just one thing I need
C
I don't care about the presents
C
I don't care about the presents
Cm/Eb
Underneath the Christmas tree
G/D B7
I just want you for my own
Underneath the Christmas tree
G/D B7
I just want you for my own
Em Cm6/Eb
More than you could ever know
G/D E7b9
Make my wish come true
More than you could ever know
G/D E7b9
Make my wish come true
Am7 Cm /D
All I want for Christmas is...
(full speed) | G | Em | C | D* |
You................ yeah
All I want for Christmas is...
(full speed) | G | Em | C | D* |
You................ yeah
[Verse 2]
G
I don't want a lot for Christmas
G
There is just one thing I need
C
(and I...) don't care about the presents
C
(and I...) don't care about the presents
Cm/Eb
Underneath the Christmas tree
G
I don't need to hang my stocking
Underneath the Christmas tree
G
I don't need to hang my stocking
G
There upon the fireplace
C
Santa Claus won't make me happy
There upon the fireplace
C
Santa Claus won't make me happy
Cm/Eb
With a toy on Christmas day
[Chorus 1]
G B7
I just want you for my own
Em Cm6/Eb
More than you could ever know
G/D E7b9
Make my wish come true
Am7 Cm/D
All I want for Christmas
G Em Am7 D*
Is you you, baby
All I want for Christmas
G Em Am7 D*
Is you you, baby
[Verse 3]
G
Oh, I won't ask for much this Christmas
G
I won't even wish for snow
C
(and I...) I'm just gonna keep on waiting
Cm/Eb
Underneath the mistletoe
G
Oh, I won't ask for much this Christmas
G
I won't even wish for snow
C
(and I...) I'm just gonna keep on waiting
Cm/Eb
Underneath the mistletoe
G
I won't make a list and send it
G
To the North Pole for Saint Nick
C
I won't even stay awake to
I won't make a list and send it
G
To the North Pole for Saint Nick
C
I won't even stay awake to
Cm/Eb
Hear those magic reindeer click
Hear those magic reindeer click
[Chorus 2]
G B7
'Cause I just want you here tonight
Em Cm6/Eb
Holding on to me so tight
G/D E7b9 Am7 Cm/D
What more can I do, oh baby, all I want for Christmas
G Em Am7 D
Is you you, baby (Oooh)
G B7
'Cause I just want you here tonight
Em Cm6/Eb
Holding on to me so tight
G/D E7b9 Am7 Cm/D
What more can I do, oh baby, all I want for Christmas
G Em Am7 D
Is you you, baby (Oooh)
[Bridge]
B7 Em
All the lights are shining so brightly everywhere
B7 Em
And the sound of children's laughter fills the air
Cm6/Eb
And everyone is singing
B7 Em
All the lights are shining so brightly everywhere
B7 Em
And the sound of children's laughter fills the air
Cm6/Eb
And everyone is singing
G/D E7
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
Am7
Santa won't you bring me the one I really need
C/D
Won't you please bring my baby to me
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
Am7
Santa won't you bring me the one I really need
C/D
Won't you please bring my baby to me
[Verse 4]
G
Oh, I don't want a lot for Christmas
G
Oh, I don't want a lot for Christmas
G
This is all I'm asking for
C
I just want to see my baby
Cm/Eb
Standing right outside my door
C
I just want to see my baby
Cm/Eb
Standing right outside my door
[Chorus 3]
G B7
Oh, I just want you for my own
G B7
Oh, I just want you for my own
Em Cm6/Eb
More than you could ever know
G/D E7b9
Make my wish come true
G/D E7b9
Make my wish come true
Am7 Cm/D D*
Oh baby, all I want for Christmas...is...
G Em Am7 D
You you, baby
Oh baby, all I want for Christmas...is...
G Em Am7 D
You you, baby
[Outro]
G Em Am7 D
(All I want for Christmas is you, baby)
G Em Am7 D
(All I want for Christmas is you, baby)
Repeat and fade, or end on G
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
This chord chart is here only to support online learning. We recommend buying official transcripts from a licensed and reputable publisher.
All I Want for Christmas Is You Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "All I Want for Christmas Is You" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "All I Want for Christmas Is You" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
