Other arrangements of The Gumtree Family
Pick a learning view.
(A)What’s that there, (D)can you see?
I (A)won der (F#m)what that (B7)thing can be.
(A)Now it’s sit ting (D)in the (D#dim)tree, (D)part of the gum tree (A)fa mi ly.
It (D)flies up a high,
(A)lands on a branch,
(B7)makes this her sound: koo ka koo ka koo ka.
You guessed it, it’s a kookaburra!
And (A)when it’s sit ting (D)in the (D#dim)tree it’s (D)part of the gum tree (A)fa mi ly.
(A)What’s that there, (D)can you see?
I (A)won der (F#m)what that (B7)thing can be.
(A)Slee ping up there (D)in the (D#dim)tree, (D)part of the gum tree (A)fa mi ly.
It (D)sits up a branch,
(A)chews the leaves, branch,
(B7)baby this her back: (do you know what it is?)
You guessed it, it’s a koala!
And (A)when it’s sit ting (D)in the (D#dim)tree it’s (D)part of the gum tree (A)fa mi ly.
The Gumtree Family — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "The Gumtree Family" 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 A, 144 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “The Gumtree Family”
- Can I play "The Gumtree Family" 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 "The Gumtree Family" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "The Gumtree Family" by The Wiggles played in?
- The Gumtree Family is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Gumtree Family"?
- The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Gumtree Family" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Gumtree Family"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Gumtree Family"?
- "The Gumtree Family" was originally performed by The Wiggles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by The Wiggles can I play here?
- Try "Dancing Face", "Dancing Pants", "Dinosaur Roar". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "The Gumtree Family"?
- 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. "The Gumtree Family" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Gumtree Family"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Gumtree Family" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.