Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree

by MercyMe

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Lyrics

Rock in’ a round the Christ mas tree at the (B7)Christ mas par ty hop.

Mis tle toe hung where you can see; ev ’ry cou ple tries to stop.

Rock in’ a round the Christ mas tree, let the (B7)Christ mas spir it ring.

And lat er we’ll have some pump kin pie and we’ll do some car ol ling.

(A)You will get a sen ti men tal feel ing when you hear

(C#m)voic es (C#m)sing ing, (C#m7)“Let’s be (C#m6)jol ly, deck the halls with boughs of hol ly.” (E)Rock in’ a round the Christ mas tree, have a (B7)hap py hol i day.

Ev ’ry one danc ing mer ri ly in the new old fash ioned way.

(A)You will get a sen ti men tal feel ing when you hear

(C#m)voic es (C#m)sing ing, (C#m7)“Let’s be (F#9)jol ly, deck the halls with boughs of hol ly.” (E)Rock in’ a round the Christ mas tree, have a (B7)hap py hol i day.

Ev ’ry one danc ing mer ri ly in the new old fash ioned way.

Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree by MercyMe — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree” by MercyMe 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 E at 116 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" 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 "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree"?
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.