Gather Around The Christmas Tree

by John H. Hopkins
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Lyrics

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

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!

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!

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

Gather Around The Christmas Tree — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "Gather Around The Christmas 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 F, 120 BPM.

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

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About “Gather Around The Christmas Tree”

Can I play "Gather Around The Christmas 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 "Gather Around The Christmas Tree" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Gather Around The Christmas Tree" by John H. Hopkins played in?
Gather Around The Christmas Tree is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Gather Around The Christmas Tree"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Gather Around The Christmas 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 "Gather Around The Christmas Tree"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Gather Around The Christmas Tree"?
"Gather Around The Christmas Tree" was originally performed by John H. Hopkins. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Can a complete beginner play "Gather Around The Christmas 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. "Gather Around The Christmas Tree" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Gather Around The Christmas 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 "Gather Around The Christmas Tree" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.