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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 3:08
About this song
The Christmas Song (Chestnut) by Nat King Cole is in C# major (estimated), around 70 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 3:08 (Acoustic grand piano, Electric guitar (clean), Contrabass, Tremolo strings, Orchestral harp, and String ensemble 1), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a solo, and an outro. 3 versions available to play and practice.
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G♯2 – C♯4 · 17 semitones (~1.4 octaves)
About the key of C# major
C# major is the 22nd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are C♯, F♯, and G♯.
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