Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree

by Brenda Lee
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(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 (Am)sing ing, (Am7)“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 (Dm7)fash (G7)ioned (C)way.

(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 (Am)sing ing, (Am7)“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 (Dm7)fash (G7)ioned (C)way.

new old (Dm7)fash (G7)ioned (C)way.

Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 140 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree”

What key is "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" in?
"Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" by Brenda Lee is in the key of C with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Rockin' 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.
What chords are used in "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree"?
This arrangement of "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" uses 9 chords: Am, Am7, C, D7, Dm, Dm7, Em, F, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Brenda Lee can I play here?
Try "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree", "SWEET NOTHIN'S", "Break It To Me Gently". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.