Pop, Soul, and Rock ‘n’ Roll Christmas Songs
Written by Ashleigh Gardner
November 30, 2016
Just in time for the holidays, Performer Stuff delivers the sheet music for your favorite holiday songs. We’ll be coming out with three more lists soon, but for now, we’ve got fifteen pop, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll Christmas tunes. Take them with you to that fancy holiday party with a piano player, your thespian Christmas shindig, or Aunt Mabel’s house for Christmas carols. Like a song? Find the sheet music on PerformerStuff.com in the link provided!
“Snowfall” by Ingrid Michaelson
This contemporary carol is a favorite for its romantic and sweet melody.
“Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” by Phil Spector (popularized by Mariah Carey)
A popular Christmas party song, this one will be sure to bring down the house.
“Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms
This song is great for a performer who isn’t afraid to show their fun and silly side.
“Grown-Up Christmas List” by David Foster (popularized by Natalie Cole and Amy Grant)
A sweet song about experiencing Christmas as an adult and wishing for intangible things like peace, goodness, love, and hope.
“Winter Song” by Sara Bareilles
Sung as a solo or a duet, this Sara Bareilles number (performed with Ingrid Michaelson) is now a staple in any performer’s holiday collection.
“All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey and Walter Afanasieff
A number that’s played at Christmas parties around the world (and used as a ringtone every holiday season). It’s sure to get everyone around you pumped for the holiday season.
“River” by Joni Mitchell
A sad and sentimental holiday tune, Joni Mitchell finds a way to steal our hearts with this number from 1971.
“This Christmas” by Donny Hathaway and Nadine McKinnor
If you’re looking for a soulful and groovy tune to sing with your friends (and maybe do some sick harmonies), pick up Donny Hathaway and Nadine McKinnor’s “This Christmas.”
“Feliz Navidad” by Jose Feliciano
Considered a one-hit-wonder by many people, Jose Feliciano’s fun and upbeat Christmas tune is impossible not to dance to. Take the stage and watch your friends salsa the night away.
“Peace” by Norah Jones
A mellow and beautiful tune that rings in the quiet stillness of the December holidays.
“Blue Christmas” by Billy Hayes and Jay Johnson (popularized by Elvis Presley)
There’s no better rock ‘n’ roll and blues Christmas tune than “Blue Christmas”.
“Last Christmas” by Wham!
Wham! brings us a holiday song that’s been covered year after year, and for good reason! It’s regretful lyrics and beautiful tune make it a song that everyone can understand and enjoy.
“Merry Christmas, Darling” by The Carpenters
A sweet song about spending Christmas apart from the one you love. Perfect for altos.
“Step Into Christmas” by Elton John
Are your friends having trouble finding their Christmas spirit? Have no fear! Belt your way through Elton John’s electrifying holiday song to get them celebrating in no time.
“Breath of Heaven” by Amy Grant
A song from the perspective of Mary during her travels to Bethlehem. A song filled with mystery and grace.
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“When the Leaves” by Ingrid Michaelson
A non-traditional holiday song, Ingrid Michaelson’s “When the Leaves” sends you to a wishful place of spending Christmas with the person you love.
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“Christmas Song” by Dave Matthews Band
Not to be confused with “The Christmas Song,” the Dave Matthews Band tune chronicles the journey of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus on the night of Jesus’ birth.
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Want more Christmas tunes? Search Performer Stuff’s library for holiday sheet music, and find the perfect song for the perfect occasion. Stay tuned for our other lists of holiday sheet music, and Happy Holidays from Performer Stuff!
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