Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree

by Brenda Lee
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Lyrics

(C)Rock in’ a round the Christ mas tree at the (G7)Christ mas par ty hop.

Mis tle toe hung where you can see ev ’ry cou ple tries to (C)stop.

Rock in’ a round the Christ mas tree, let the (G7)Christ mas spir it ring.

Lat er we’ll have some pun kin pie and we’ll do some car ol (C)ing.

(F)You will get a sen ti men tal (Em)feel ing when you hear

(Am)voic es sing ing, “Let’s be jol ly; (D7)deck the halls with (G7)boughs of hol ly.” (C)Rock in’ a round the Christ mas tree, have a (G7)hap py hol i day.

Ev ’ry one danc ing mer ri ly in the new old fash ioned (C)way.

Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Rockin' 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 C, 130 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 “Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree”

Can I play "Rockin' 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 "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" by Brenda Lee played in?
Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree 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 "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree"?
The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Rockin' 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 "Rockin' 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 "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree"?
"Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" was originally performed by Brenda Lee. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Brenda Lee can I play here?
Try "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree", "ROCKIN' AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE", "SWEET NOTHIN'S". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Rockin' 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. "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Rockin' 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 "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.