10+ Easy Christmas Kalimba Tabs: Free Sheet Music for Beginners

1. We Wish You A Merry Christmas

The Story:
One of the most energetic carols of all time! While popularized by Arthur Warrell in the 1930s, this song dates back to the 1500s. Originally, it was sung by poor servants demanding "figgy pudding" from their masters!

Kalimba Tabs (Letter Notes):

G C C D C B A A
(We wish you a me-rry Christ-mas)

A D D E D C B G
(We wish you a me-rry Christ-mas)

G E E F E D C A G G A D B C
(We wish you a me-rry Christ-mas and a hap-py new year)

G C C C B B C B A G
(Good ti-dings we bring to you and your kin)

G E D D C C G G G G A D B C
(We wish you a me-rry Christ-mas and a hap-py new year)

2. Jingle Bells

The Story:
Did you know "Jingle Bells" wasn't originally a Christmas song? Written in 1857 by James Lord Pierpont, it was actually intended for Thanksgiving! It captures the excitement of the sleigh races that were popular in the 19th century. Today, it is arguably the most recognizable winter song in the world.

Kalimba Tabs (Letter Notes):

E E E E E E E G C D E
(Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way)

F F F F F E E E E
(Oh, what fun it is to ride in a)

E D D E D G
(One-horse open sleigh)

E E E E E E E G C D E
(Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way)

F F F F F E E E E
(Oh, what fun it is to ride in a)

G G F D C
(One-horse open sleigh)

3. It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

The Story:
A pop standard recorded by Andy Williams in 1963. This song consistently ranks in the top 10 holiday songs every single year. It captures the bustle of holiday hosting, marshmallow roasting, and caroling.

Kalimba Tabs (Letter Notes):

E F G G C° A G F D C

D E F D D D D

E F G E E E F G A F A C

B A G G C A G F D C

4. O Christmas Tree

The Story:
Based on a traditional German folk song "O Tannenbaum," this track celebrates the evergreen fir tree as a symbol of constancy and faithfulness. It is a slow, melodic piece that sounds beautiful on the Kalimba's lower keys.

Kalimba Tabs (Letter Notes):

G C° C° C°
D° E° E° E°

E° D° E° F° B D° C° C°
G° G° E° A°

G° G° F° F°
F° F° D° G°

F° F° E° E°
G C° C° C°

D° E° E° E°
E° D° E° F° B D° C° C°

5. Amazing Grace

The Story:
While technically a gospel hymn, "Amazing Grace" is a staple during the holiday season due to its message of hope, forgiveness, and mercy. Written by John Newton, it is one of the most performed songs in history. Its slow tempo makes it perfect for beginners.

Kalimba Tabs (Letter Notes):

G C°-C-E-G E G C° E°

C° E°-C°-A°E E A C°

D° C°-A-F C F A D-G

D B A G C°-C-E-G E

G C° E° C° E°-C°-A-E

E A C° D° G°-G-B G A

B C° D° C° E° G°-C-E-G

E G E° G° E° C°-A E G G

A-F C F C° C° A D-G A B

G C°-A-F C A C° E° C°

6. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

The Story:
Made famous by Judy Garland in the movie Meet Me in St. Louis (1944). It is a slightly melancholic but deeply heartwarming song about gathering family together. This version uses chords (notes played together) for a fuller sound.

Kalimba Tabs (Letter Notes):
Note: Letters in brackets () should be played together.

(C) C° (EG) E° (A)G° (C°E°)

C°° (D)G° F° E° D° C° (GB)D°

(CEG) C° E° (A) G° (C°E°)

C°° (D) G° (FAC° GB BD°)

(C)E° (EG) G° (A)C°° (C° E°)

E°° (D) D°° C°° B° A° G°

F° (C) E° (EG)

(A C° E° DFA GB D°)

(E°) E°° E°° E°° D°° C°°

(EGB) B° C°° D°°

7. Silent Night

The Story:
Perhaps the most famous Christmas lullaby. Legend says it was written in 1818 by Joseph Mohr and Franz Gruber in Austria because the church organ was broken, so they needed a song that could be played on a guitar. This makes it perfect for the gentle, plucked sound of the Kalimba.

Kalimba Tabs (Letter Notes):

G A G E G A G E
(Si-lent night, Ho-ly night)

Dº Dº B Cº Cº G
(All is calm, all is bright)

A A Cº B A G A G E
(Round yon vir-gin, mother and child)

A A Cº B A G A G E
(Holy infant so tender and mild)

Dº Dº Fº Dº B Cº E
(Sleep in heavenly peace)

Cº G E G F D C
(Sleep in heavenly peace)

8. It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

The Story:
Written in 1951, this song is the anthem for holiday shopping and city decorations. It has been covered by everyone from Michael Bublé to Pentatonix.

Kalimba Tabs (Letter Notes):

E F G A G F G A C° E° G

E° E° E° D° C° A

A B C° D° C° A B C°

B C° B G A B

A B C° D° E° D° C° B A D°

E F G A G F G A C° E° G

E° E° E° D° C° A

A B C° D° C° B C° B

A G G A C° E° G°

G A F° B C°

9. Santa Claus is Coming to Town

The Story:
A hit since 1934! This upbeat track is great for practicing your rhythm and timing on the Kalimba. It uses some simple chords to make the sound bouncy and fun.

Kalimba Tabs (Letter Notes):

G° (CEG) E° F° G° G°

G° (FAC°) A° B° C°° C°°

(CEG) E° F° G° G°

G° (FAC°) A° G° F° F°

(CEG) E° G° (A)C° E°

(B) D° F° (G) B C°

C E G C°

[DFGB] [DFGB] [DFGB]

G° (CEG) E° F° G° G°

G° (FAC°) A° B° C°° C°°

10. All I Want For Christmas is You

The Story:
The modern queen of Christmas songs! Released by Mariah Carey in 1994, it is now an essential part of the holiday season. While the original is fast and pop-heavy, playing the melody on Kalimba gives it a sweet, romantic vibe.

Kalimba Tabs (Letter Notes):

C E G B C° B A G
(I don't want a lot for Christmas)

D° C° C° B C° B A G G F
(There is just one thing I need)

A C° D° E° D° C° A
(I don't care about the presents)

F A C° D° E° D° B A
(Underneath the Christmas tree)

D° C° C° B C° B A G

C E G B C° B A B A G

E° E° E° D° E° D° C° A

F A C° D° E° D° B A

C° D° B C° A B G

C° D° B C° A B G

Conclusion

We hope these tabs bring warmth and joy to your holiday season. The Kalimba is an amazing instrument for sharing music with loved ones. Don't worry about being perfect—Christmas music is about the feeling, not just the notes. Happy playing!