Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree

by MercyMe
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Lyrics

Rock in’ a round the Christ mas tree at the (B7)Christ mas par ty hop.

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

Rock in’ a round the Christ mas tree, let the (B7)Christ mas spir it ring.

And lat er we’ll have some pump kin pie and we’ll do some car ol ling.

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

(C#m)voic es (C#m)sing ing, (C#m7)“Let’s be (C#m6)jol ly, deck the halls with boughs of hol ly.” (E)Rock in’ a round the Christ mas tree, have a (B7)hap py hol i day.

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

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

(C#m)voic es (C#m)sing ing, (C#m7)“Let’s be (F#9)jol ly, deck the halls with boughs of hol ly.” (E)Rock in’ a round the Christ mas tree, have a (B7)hap py hol i day.

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

Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" by MercyMe: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 116 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree”

What key is "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" by MercyMe played in?
Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree is arranged in the key of E 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 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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 MercyMe. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, B7, C#m, C#m6, C#m7, E, E7, F#, +2 more.
What other songs by MercyMe can I play here?
Try "FLAWLESS", "GRACE GOT YOU", "GREATER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" by MercyMe. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.