The (G)fam ’ly (C)car;
we (D)bare ly (G)fit.
and Christ mas (D)time ta
at had come a (G)gain.
And Bun dled (D)up ing
to fight the (Em)freeze,
(C)pick ing out the (D)fam ’ly (G)tree.
We’d (G)dec o (C)rate
with (D)clum sy (G)hands,
but hope that (D)San ta
at the comes a (G)gain.
We’ll in the (D)morn ing
with wake to (Em)see
(C)gifts be neath the (D)fam ’ly (G)tree.
We’d (G)dec o (G)tree.
And I (D)don’t know where I’m (G)go (C)ing,
but I (D)do know who I’ll (G)be.
These (D)mem ’ries and names, like (G)leaves, all hang
on us,
the (D)fam
’ly (C)tree.
We’re (G)old er
We’re (C)so much (G)more than (Am7)blood, we’re (G)more than (D)names.
We’re (Em)bound by (D)bonds that (C)on ly (G)God sus (Am7)tains.
But (G)this (C)time of (G)year, we all (C)gath er (G)here,
and I (C)al ways
(G)know I’m home.
There are (G)voic es (C)now
where (D)si lence (G)was;
the (G)sub tle (C)signs
of (D)grow ing (G)up.
Where (G)one is (C)born,
an (D)oth er (Em)leaves;
(C)branch es on the (Dsus)fam ’ly (C)tree.
Family Tree by Dave Barnes
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 69 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Family Tree”
- What key is "Family Tree" in?
- "Family Tree" by Dave Barnes is in the key of G with a tempo of 69 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Family Tree" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Family Tree" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Family Tree"?
- This arrangement of "Family Tree" uses 8 chords: A7, Am7, C, D, Dsus4, Em, G, Gmaj7.
- How long does it take to learn "Family Tree" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Dave Barnes can I play here?
- Try "AMEN", "On a Night Like This", "I HAVE AND ALWAYS WILL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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