Carved Culture is your source to find kalimba tabs for all of your favourite Christmas carol songs. Kalimba players all over the world have direct access to Carved Culture's song archive. Stay tuned for new kalimba tabs, chart music, soundtracks, hymns and more. Below you will find the most popular xmas songs that you can play right away with note and number notation that is suited to the 17 key kalimba. These Christmas kalimba tabs are provided for educational purposes only. All rights to the original music belong to the respective owners.
1. We Wish You A Merry Christmas (Kalimba Tab)
We Wish You a Merry Christmas is one of the most popular traditional Christmas carols, dating back to 16th-century England. Now in the public domain, it remains a festive favourite for kalimba Christmas music.
G C C D C B A A
A D D E D C B G
2. Jingle Bells (Kalimba Tab)
Jingle Bells is one of the most famous Christmas songs in the world and one of the easiest tunes to play on the kalimba. Written by James Lord Pierpont in 1857, the song was originally created for Thanksgiving but later became closely associated with Christmas, Santa, and sleigh rides. Played in the key of C major, it is a favourite for beginner kalimba and thumb piano players.
E E E E E E
E G C D E
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3. Andy Williams - Most Wonderful Time Of The Year (Kalimba Tab)
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year is a classic Christmas song written by Edward Pola and George Wyle and first recorded by Andy Williams in 1963. The song remains one of the most popular holiday tracks, returning to the charts every December, and is widely loved for its festive melody and joyful lyrics.
E F G G C° A G F D C
D E F D D D D
4. Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas is you (kalimba Tab)
All I Want for Christmas Is You is a hugely popular Christmas song recorded by Mariah Carey in 1994 for her album Merry Christmas. Co-written with Walter Afanasieff, the song has since become a global holiday classic, returning to number one in many charts every December and inspiring hundreds of cover versions. Below is a short preview of the notes.
C E G B C° B A G
D° C° C° B C° B A G
5. Have yourself a merry little Christmas (Kalimba Tab)
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas is a classic Christmas song first performed by Judy Garland in the film Meet Me in St. Louis. Written by Ralph Blane and Hugh Martin in 1943, it has since been covered by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, and Michael Bublé, making it one of the most enduring holiday favourites.
(C) C° (E G) E° (A) G° (C° E°)
C°° (D) G° F° E° D° C° (G B) D°
6. Holly jolly Christmas (Kalimba Tab)
E G C° C° B B A
E E G A A G G D
7. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas (kalimba Tab)
The original version of this song was written by composer Meredith Wilson For Perry como and the fontane sisters in 1951 and there was another version the same year by Bing Crosby. Later on the song was covered by many musicians including a version by Johnny Mathis in 1986, Michael Bublé in 2011, Pentatonix in 2018 and Megan Trainor in 2020. Below is a short preview of the notes.
E F G A G F G A C°
E° G E° E° E° D° C°
8. O Christmas Tree (Kalimba tab)
O Christmas tree is a seasonal English translated song, the original track was German and was called O Tannenbaum. It was composed by Ernst Anschütz. It was originally released in 1824. Other recorded versions of this song include a cover by singer-songwriter Aretha Franklin and Mario Lanza, and was used as the state song for four different American states. Below is a short preview of the notes.
G C° C° C° D° E° E° E°
E° D° E° F° B D° C° C°
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9. Fred Coots - Santa Claus is coming to town (kalimba tab)
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town is a classic Christmas song written by J. Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie, first recorded in 1934. It has since been covered by artists such as Mariah Carey, Bruce Springsteen, Michael Bublé, and Frank Sinatra, making it one of the most famous holiday hits. Below is a short preview of the notes.
G° (C E G) E° F° G° G°
G° (F A C°) A° B° C°° C°°
10. Joseph Mohr - Silent Night (Kalimba Tab)
Silent Night is a famous German Christmas carol written by Joseph Mohr and composed by Franz Xaver Gruber, first performed on Christmas Eve in 1818. Originally titled “Stille Nacht,” the hymn has been translated into over 100 languages and remains one of the most recorded and loved Christmas songs of all time.
G A G E G A G E
Dº Dº B Cº Cº G
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11. Wham - Last Christmas (kalimba tab)
Last Christmas is a classic Christmas song written and recorded by George Michael with Wham! in 1984. The song has become one of the most played holiday pop hits of all time and is known for its emotional melody and instantly recognisable chorus, making it a favourite for Christmas kalimba and thumb piano players. Below is a short preview of the notes.
(C E G) D° D° C°
C° G° E° D° C°
12. Dean Martin - Baby its cold outside (Kalimba Tab)
Baby, It’s Cold Outside is a classic holiday song written by Frank Loesser in the 1940s and later popularised by Dean Martin. The song has been covered by many artists, including Michael Bublé and Idina Menzel, and remains a well-known part of Christmas and winter music. Below is a short preview of the notes.
C E D C G E E C
C E C C D F E D
13. Frosty the snowman (Kalimba Tab)
Frosty the Snowman is a classic Christmas song written by Walter E. Rollins and Steve Nelson and first released in 1950. Created after the success of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, it has since been recorded by artists such as Gene Autry and Michael Bublé, making it a festive favourite for holiday music and kalimba playing. Below is a short preview of the notes.
G – E F G – C° B C° D°
C° B-A G B C° D°-C°
14. Hark The Herald Angels Sing (Kalimba Tab)
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing is a traditional English Christmas carol with lyrics written by Charles Wesley in 1739. It celebrates the angelic announcement of Christ’s birth, and the familiar melody commonly sung today was adapted from a Felix Mendelssohn tune in the 19th century. It remains one of the most beloved holiday hymns for Christmas music and kalimba playing. Below is a short preview of the notes.
D G G F# G B B A
D° D° D° C° B A B
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15. Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
C G° E° G° A° C° C G°
G° A° A° A° G B° A° F°
16. O Come All Ye Faithful (Kalimba Tab)
O Come, All Ye Faithful is a traditional Christmas carol that invites believers to worship and adore Jesus Christ, the newborn King. It is one of the most popular Christmas hymns and a favourite for kalimba and church music. Below is a short preview of the notes.
G G D G A D
B A B C° B A
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17. Blue Christmas Elvis Presley (Tune B to B flat)
C F G A A G F E G
C E G B A G F E G
18. It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (Kalimba Tab)
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear is a traditional Christmas carol that reflects on the birth of Jesus Christ and the angels’ message of peace and goodwill. The hymn is widely sung in churches and Christmas worship, making it a popular choice for kalimba Christmas music. Below is a short preview of the notes.
G (C E° D°) (F D°) (C° A)
(E G A) (C G) G (F A) B
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19. Justin Bieber - Christmas love
C° D° E° D° C° D°
C° D° E° D° C° A
20. The First Noel (Kalimba Tab)
The First Noel is a traditional English Christmas carol that tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ and the angels’ announcement to the shepherds. It is one of the most widely sung Christmas hymns and a popular choice for kalimba and church music. Below is a short preview of the notes.
E D C D E F G A B
C B A G A B C B A
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21. Christmas in our hearts
C G C° C° D° D° E
E G F A D° E° F°
22. Amazing Grace (Kalimba tab)
Amazing Grace is a famous Christian hymn written by John Newton with music later arranged by E. O. Excell. Known for its message of forgiveness and mercy, it is widely sung in churches, funerals, and Christian worship, and remains one of the most recorded hymns in history.
G (C° C E G) E G C° E°
C° (E° C° A° E) E A
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23. Eartha Kitt - Santa Baby
Santa Baby is a well-known Christmas song written by Philip Springer and first recorded by Eartha Kitt in 1953. The song has since been covered by artists such as Alicia Keys and remains a playful and stylish part of holiday music.
G-D° G° E-E° G° B°
A-A° B° A° B° D-A° G° E°
24. Isaac Watts - Joy to the World
Joy to the World is a traditional Christmas carol written by Isaac Watts and first published in 1719, based on Psalm 98. The familiar melody, adapted from music by Handel and arranged by Lowell Mason, has made it one of the most recognisable and joyful Christmas hymns performed in churches and holiday celebrations around the world. Below is a short preview of the notes.
(C° C) B A G F E D C
G (C F A) A (D G B)
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25. The Grinch - Where are you Christmas?
Where Are You Christmas? is a popular Christmas song from How the Grinch Stole Christmas, co-written by Mariah Carey, James Horner, and Will Jennings. Best known through Faith Hill’s recording, the song reflects on longing, nostalgia, and the true meaning of Christmas, making it a favourite for emotional holiday performances on the kalimba. Below is a short preview of the notes.
E° D° E° D° G°
G° F° E° D° G
26. Bing Crosby - White Christmas
White Christmas is a seasonal track by Artist Bing Crosby. It was originally released in 1942 and was featured in the movie Holiday Inn. The track was nominated for the academy award for best original music. Featured artists include John Scott Trotter and his orchestra and Ken Darby Singers. Since its initial release it has been covered by Frank Sinatra in 1944, Michael Bible in 2003 and George Ezra in 2017.
E F# G A G F# E D
27. White Christmas
B C° B A B C° C° D°
E F°# G° A° G° F°# E° D°
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2 comments
Madision
So amazing! Love it! Helped me bunches!
Xach
Thank you very much for this!