Jingle Bell Rock

by Bobby Helms
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Lyrics

(C)Jin gle bell, jin gle bell, jin gle bell rock, jin gle bells (C#dim7)swing and (Dm7)jin gle bells (G7)ring.

(Dm7)Snow in’ and (G7)blow in’ up (Dm7)bush els of (G7)fun;

now the (G7)jin gle hop (G)has be gun.

(C)Jin gle bell, jin gle bell, jin gle bell rock, jin gle bells (C#dim7)chime in (Dm7)jin gle bell (G7)time, (Dm7)danc in’ and (G7)pranc in’ in (Dm7)Jin gle Bell (G7)Square

in the (G7)frost y air.

(C7)What a (F)bright time, it’s the (F#dim7)right time to (C)rock the night a (C)way.

Jin gle (Am7)bell (D9)time is a (Am7)swell (D9)time

to go (Dm7)glid in’ in a (G7)one horse sleigh.

(C)Gid dy ap, jin gle horse, pick up your feet, jin gle a (E)round the (A)clock.

(F)Mix and min gle in a (Fm)jin gl in’ beat,

that’s the (G7)jin gle bell (C)rock.

(C)Jin gle bell, jin gle bell, jin gle bell rock, jin gle bells (C#dim7)swing and (Dm7)jin gle bells (G7)ring.

(Dm7)Snow in’ and (G7)blow in’ up (Dm7)bush els of (G7)fun;

now the (G7)jin gle hop (G)has be gun.

(C)Jin gle bell, jin gle bell, jin gle bell rock, jin gle bells (C#dim7)chime in (Dm7)jin gle bell (G7)time, (Dm7)danc in’ and (G7)pranc in’ in (Dm7)Jin gle Bell (G7)Square

in the (G7)frost y air.

(C7)What a (F)bright time, it’s the (F#dim7)right time to (C)rock the night a (C)way.

Jin gle (Am7)bell (D9)time is a (Am7)swell (D9)time

to go (Dm7)glid in’ in a (G7)one horse sleigh.

(C)Gid dy ap, jin gle horse, pick up your feet, jin gle a (E)round the (A)clock.

(F)Mix and min gle in a (Fm)jin gl in’ beat,

that’s the (G7)jin gle bell, (C)rock.

that’s the (G)jin gle bell, that’s the (G7)jin gle bell (C)rock.

Jingle Bell Rock — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Jingle Bell Rock" 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 C, 136 BPM.

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

About “Jingle Bell Rock”

Can I play "Jingle Bell Rock" 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 "Jingle Bell Rock" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Jingle Bell Rock" by Bobby Helms played in?
Jingle Bell Rock is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Jingle Bell Rock"?
The arrangement plays at 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Jingle Bell Rock" 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 "Jingle Bell Rock"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Jingle Bell Rock"?
"Jingle Bell Rock" was originally performed by Bobby Helms. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Jingle Bell Rock"?
This arrangement uses 15 chords: A7, Am7, B, C, C#dim7, C7, D7, D9, +7 more.
What other songs by Bobby Helms can I play here?
Try "Jingle Bell Rock", "Jingle Bell Rock", "Jingle Bell Rock". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Jingle Bell Rock"?
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. "Jingle Bell Rock" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Jingle Bell Rock"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Jingle Bell Rock" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.