The Gumtree Family

· by The Wiggles

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(A)What’s that there, (D)can you see?

I (A)won der (F#m)what that (B7)thing can be.

(A)Now it’s sit ting (D)in the (D#dim)tree, (D)part of the gum tree (A)fa mi ly.

It (D)flies up on a high,

(A)lands on a branch,

(B7)makes this on her sound: koo ka koo ka koo ka.

You guessed it, it’s a kookaburra!

And (A)when it’s sit ting (D)in the (D#dim)tree it’s (D)part of the gum tree (A)fa mi ly.

(A)What’s that there, (D)can you see?

I (A)won der (F#m)what that (B7)thing can be.

(A)Slee ping up there (D)in the (D#dim)tree, (D)part of the gum tree (A)fa mi ly.

It (D)sits up on a branch,

(A)chews the leaves, branch,

(B7)baby this on her back: (do you know what it is?)

You guessed it, it’s a koala!

And (A)when it’s sit ting (D)in the (D#dim)tree it’s (D)part of the gum tree (A)fa mi ly.

The Gumtree Family by The Wiggles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Gumtree Family” by The Wiggles 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 A at 144 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "The Gumtree Family" 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 "The Gumtree Family"?: 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 The Wiggles songs work for kids?: Try "Dancing Face", "Dancing Pants", "Dinosaur Roar". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.