Explore the 12 most-searched Christmas titles at Sheet Music Plus and find digital arrangements for every instrument and level to download and play today!
#12. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Originally in Latin & titled “Veni, Emmanuel,” this classic advent carol is a hauntingly beautiful choice for Christmas Eve celebrations.
This arrangement by Sharon Wilson is for Flute or Violin Duet with Piano accompaniment.
#11. Sleigh Ride
Arguably Leroy Anderson’s best-known work, “Sleigh Ride” has been covered by everyone from the Glenn Miller Orchestra to Pentatonix!
This arrangement by Michael Edwards is for Piano Duet.
#10. Do You Hear What I Hear
This 1960’s-era hymn was originally written as a plea for peace during the Cuban missile crisis. It became a hit in 1963 when Bing Crosby recorded it and performed it on a Bob Hope Christmas special.
This arrangement of Carrie Underwood’s version is for guitar tablature by Amy Hite.
#9. Joy to the World
First published in 1719 as an interpretation of Psalm 98, this Christmas standard now uses a tune from Handel scholar Lowell Mason, composed in 1848. It uses musical bits from Handel’s “Messiah” and is commonly attributed to Handel.
This arrangement from Brendan Fox is for flute solo and piano accompaniment.
#8. Jingle Bells
J.L. Pierpont’s popular tribute to the humble sleigh bell has been a secular American classic for generations. Originally published under the title “One Horse Open Sleigh” and not associated with Christmas, it’s now one of the most commonly sung holiday songs.
This arrangement by Henrique Franke Mangoni is for Solo Piano.
#7. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” was introduced first by Judy Garland in the 1944 musical “Meet Me in St. Louis” and popularized by Frank Sinatra.
This arrangement by Mario Stallbaumer is for Solo Piano.
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#6. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
This English classic dates from the early 20th century and is a popular choice for carolers due to its memorable melody and short verses.
This arrangement is for Piano, Vocal, & Guitar and comes from the 1979 television special “A Christmas Together” featuring John Denver and the Muppets.
#5. White Christmas
Irving Berlin’s Academy Award-winning original has had several extremely popular versions recorded over the years, including Bing Crosby’s hit and The Drifters’ swinging take featured in the film “Home Alone.”
This arrangement is by Flip Peters for guitar, and includes both notation and tablature.
#4. Silent Night
Silent Night (or “Stille Nacht”) was composed in present-day Austria in the early 19th century by schoolmaster and organist Franz Xaver Gruber.
This arrangement for violin with piano accompaniment is interactive, meaning you can change the tempo, playback, key, and more!
#3. Carol of the Bells
Based on the Ukranian song “Shchedryk,” “Carol of the Bells” came from composer Mykola Leontovych who set the melody for choir with English lyrics by Peter Wilhousky. It has since become a worldwide staple of Christmas carolers.
This arrangement for piano features the famously haunting melody and bell tones we all know and love.
#2. Mary Did You Know?
“Mary Did You Know?” is easily the most modern song on our list, originally released in 1991. It was written by Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene and recorded and released by Micheal English, a touring Christian artist at the time.
This arrangement from Cynthia A Boener is set tranquilly for solo lever harp.
#1. O Holy Night
“O Holy Night”
Our #1 most-searched for Christmas song is “O Holy Night,” also known as “Cantique de Noel.” Debuting in France in the mid-1800’s, it became popular with abolitionists in the U.S. for its third verse and is very commonly heard in Christmas Eve services.
This arrangement from Christopher Evans is a flowing setting for solo organ.
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