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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Gumtree Family" by The Wiggles: 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 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Gumtree Family" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Gumtree Family" by The Wiggles. 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 "The Gumtree Family" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, 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 "The Gumtree Family" 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.