Family Tree

by Dave Barnes
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Lyrics

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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Family Tree" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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

Where are the chord symbols for "Family Tree" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Family Tree" is in G.
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.
Does "Family Tree" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Family Tree" is in the key of G at 69 BPM.
What chords are in "Family Tree"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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