"Deck The Rooftop" by Glee Cast (Easy) — Piano for Kids

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(F)Fa la la la, (F)oh.

Oh, fa la la la, (F)oh.

(F)Fa la la la, (F)oh.

Oh, fa la la la, (F)oh.

Deck the halls with boughs of hol ly, fa la la la la la la la la.

’Tis the sea son to be jol ly, fa la la la la la la la la.

(C7)Don we now our (F)gay ap par el, (CN.C.)fa la la la la la la la (C)la.

(F)Troll the an cient yule tide car ol, (Bb)fa la la la (F)la la la (C)la (F)la.

Up on the roof top rein deer pause, out jumps good ol’ San ta Claus.

Down through the chim ney with lots of toys all for the lit tle ones’ Christ mas joys.

(Bb)Ho ho ho, (F)who would n’t go?

(C)Ho ho (C7)ho, (F)who would n’t go?

Up on the roof top, (Bb)click click click, (F)down through the chim ney with good Saint Nick.

Deck the halls, he’s up on the roof top.

Fa la la la, fa la la la.

First comes the stock ing of lit tle Nell.

Oh, dear San ta, fill it well.

Give her a dol ly that laughs and cries, one that will o pen and shut her eyes.

(C7)Don we now our (C)gay ap par el, (Gm7)fa la la la la la (G6)la (G7)la (C)la.

(F)Troll the an cient yule tide car ol, (Bb)fa la la la (F)la la la (C5)la (F)la.

(G)Deck the halls, he’s up on the roof top.

Deck the halls, he’s up on the roof top.

Fa la la la, fa la la la.

Up on the roof top, oh, oh.

Up on the roof top, oh.

Up on the roof top, oh, oh.

Up on the roof top, oh.

(Em)See the blaz ing (G)yule be fore us, (B)fa la la la la la (A7)la la la.

(C)Strike the harp and (D)join the chor us, (Em)fa la la la la la (A)la la (C)la.

Fol low me in mer ry meas ure, fa la la la la la la la la.

Sing the joy ous song to geth er, fa la la la la la la la la.

(C)Ho ho ho, (G)who would n’t go?

(D)Ho ho (D7)ho, (G)who would n’t go?

Up on the roof top (C)click click click, (G)down through the chim ney with (D)good Saint (G)Nick.

Deck the halls with boughs of hol ly, fa la la la la la la la la, Tis the sea son to be jol ly.

(Ab)Hear the bells of Christ mas call ing.

(Bb)Deck the halls with boughs of hol ly, (Eb)fa la la la (Bb)la la (F)la la (Bb)la!

Deck The Rooftop by Glee Cast — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Deck The Rooftop” by Glee Cast in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 200 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Deck The Rooftop" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "Deck The Rooftop"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

What other Glee Cast songs work for kids?

Try "ABC", "YOU CAN'T STOP THE BEAT", "THE TIME OF MY LIFE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Deck The Rooftop by Glee Cast — Easy Piano for Kids

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