Jingle Bells

by J. Pierpont
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(G)Dash ing through the snow

in a one horse o pen (C)sleigh,

and (Am)o’er the fields we (D7)go

was laugh ing all the (G)way.

The Bells on bob tail ring,

mis mak ing spir its (C)bright;

what fun it is to (G)ride and sing a (D7)sleigh ing song to (G)night!

(D7)Oh!

(G)Jin gle bells, (G)jin gle bells, (G)jin gle all the way.

(Cm)Oh, what fun it (G)is to ride in a (A7)one horse o pen (D7)sleigh!

(G)Jin gle bells, (G)jin gle bells, (G)jin gle all the way.

(Cm)Oh, what fun it (G)is to ride in a (D7)one horse o pen (G)sleigh!

A (G)day or two a go

I a thought I’d take a (C)ride,

and (Am)soon Miss Fan nie (D7)Bright

was seat ed by my (G)side.

The horse was lean and lank,

mis for tune seemed his (C)lot,

he got in to a (G)drift ed bank and (D7)we, we got up (G)sot!

(D7)Oh!

(G)Jin gle bells,

(G)jin gle bells,

(G)jin gle all the way.

(Cm)Oh, what fun it (G)is to ride in a (A7)one horse o pen (D7)sleigh!

(G)Jin gle bells,

(G)jin gle bells,

(G)jin gle all the way.

(Cm)Oh, what fun it (G)is to ride in a (D7)one horse o pen (G)sleigh!

A (D7)one horse

o pen

(G)sleigh!

Jingle Bells by J. Pierpont

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Jingle Bells”

What key is "Jingle Bells" in?
"Jingle Bells" by J. Pierpont is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Jingle Bells" 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 "Jingle Bells" 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 "Jingle Bells" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by J. Pierpont can I play here?
Try "Jingle Bells", "Jingle Bells", "Jingle Bells". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.