Family Tree

by Dave Barnes
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Family Tree" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 69 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Family Tree

Can I play "Family Tree" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Family Tree" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Family Tree" by Dave Barnes played in?
Family Tree is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Family Tree"?
The arrangement plays at 69 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Family Tree" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Family Tree"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Family Tree"?
"Family Tree" was originally performed by Dave Barnes. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Family Tree"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A7, Am7, C, D, Dsus4, Em, G, Gmaj7.
What other songs by Dave Barnes can I play here?
Try "AMEN", "On a Night Like This", "I HAVE AND ALWAYS WILL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Family Tree"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Family Tree" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Family Tree"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Family Tree" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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