What key is "Gather Around The Christmas Tree" in?

"Gather Around The Christmas Tree" by John H. Hopkins is in the key of F with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Gather Around The Christmas 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 "Gather Around The Christmas 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.

How long does it take to learn "Gather Around The Christmas Tree" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

Lyrics

Gath er a round the (Gm)Christ mas (F)tree!

Ev (A)er (Dm)green have its (Gm)branch (D)es (Gm)been, (C)it is (F)king (C)of (F)all (F#dim7)the (C)wood (G7)land (C)scene; (F#dim7)for (C)Christ, (G)our (C)King, (G7)is (A)born to (Dm)day!

(F)His (Bdim)reign (Bb)shall (Am)nev (Fm)er (C)pass (G7)a (C)way, (F#dim7)Ho (Gm)san na, (D)ho (Gm)san na, ho (F)san (Dm)na (Gm)in (F)the (C)high (F)est!

Gath er a round the (Gm)Christ mas (F)tree!

Once (A)the (Dm)pride of the (Gm)moun (D)tain (Gm)side, (C)now cut (F)down (C)to (F)grace (F#dim7)our (C)Christ (G7)mas (C)tide; (F#dim7)for (C)Christ (G)from (C)Heav’n (G7)to (A)earth came (Dm)down, (F)to (Bdim)gain (Bb)through (Am)death (Fm)a (C)no (G7)bler (C)crown.

(F#dim7)Ho (Gm)san na, (D)ho (Gm)san na, ho (F)san (Dm)na (Gm)in (F)the (C)high (F)est!

(C)high (F)est!

Gath er a round the (Gm)Christ mas (F)tree!

Gather Around The Christmas Tree by John H. Hopkins

Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗

About “Gather Around The Christmas Tree”

What key is "Gather Around The Christmas Tree" in?: "Gather Around The Christmas Tree" by John H. Hopkins is in the key of F with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Gather Around The Christmas 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 "Gather Around The Christmas 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.
How long does it take to learn "Gather Around The Christmas Tree" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.