The Twelve Days Of Christmas

· by Traditional English Carol

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On the (F)first day of Christ mas, my (F)true love gave to me a par (Bb)tridge (F)in a (C7)pear (F)tree.

On the sec ond day of Christ mas my (F)true love sent to me (C7)two tur tle doves and a (F)par (Bb)tridge (F)in a (C7)pear (F)tree.

On the third day of Christ mas my (F)true love sent to me (C7)three French hens, two tur tle doves and a (F)par (Bb)tridge (F)in a (C7)pear (F)tree.

On the fourth day of Christ mas my (F)true love sent to me (C7)four call ing birds, three French hens, two tur tle doves and a (F)par (Bb)tridge (F)in a (C7)pear (F)tree.

On the fifth day of Christ mas my (F)true love sent to me (G#dim7)five

gold en (C7)rings,

(F)four call ing (Dm)birds, (Bb)three French hens, (C7)two tur tle doves and a (F)par (Bb)tridge (F)in a (C7)pear (F)tree.

On the (F)sixth day of Christ mas my (F)true love sent to me (C7)six geese a lay ing, (G#dim7)five

gold en (C7)rings,

(F)four call ing (Dm)birds, (Bb)three French hens, (C7)two tur tle doves and a (F)par (Bb)tridge (F)in a (C7)pear (F)tree.

On the (F)sixth day of Christ mas my (F)true love sent to me (C7)six geese a lay ing, (G#dim7)five

gold en (C7)rings,

(F)four call ing (Dm)birds, (Bb)three French hens, (C7)two tur tle doves and a (F)par (Bb)tridge (F)in a (C7)pear (F)tree.

On the (F)tree.

The Twelve Days Of Christmas by Traditional English Carol — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Twelve Days Of Christmas” by Traditional English Carol 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 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 Twelve Days Of Christmas" 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 Twelve Days Of Christmas"?: 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 Traditional English Carol songs work for kids?: Try "THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS", "The Friendly Beasts". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.