What key is "The Twelve Days Of Christmas" in?

"The Twelve Days Of Christmas" by Traditional Carol is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 122 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.

Is "The Twelve Days Of Christmas" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "The Twelve Days Of Christmas" 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.

Lyrics

On the first day of Christ mas my (C7)true love sent to (F)me a par (Bb)tridge (F)in a (C7)pear (F)tree.

On the sec ond day of Christ mas my (C7)true love sent to (F)me (C7)two tur tle doves and a (F)par (Bb)tridge (F)in a (C7)pear (F)tree.

On the third day of Christ mas my (C7)true love sent to (F)me (C7)three French hens, two tur tle doves, and a (F)par (Bb)tridge (F)in a (C7)pear (F)tree.

On the fourth day of Christ mas my (C7)true love sent to (F)me, (C7)four call ing birds, three French hens, two tur tle doves, and a (F)par (Bb)tridge (F)in a (C7)pear (F)tree.

On the fifth day of Christ mas my (C7)true love sent to (F)me.

(G7)five gold (C)rings,

(F)four call ing birds (Bb)three French hens, (G7)two tur tle (C)doves, and a (F)par (Bb)tridge (F)in a (C7)pear (F)tree.

On the sixth day of Christ mas my (C7)true love sent to (F)me (C7)six geese a lay ing, (G7)five gold (C)rings,

(F)four call ing birds, (Bb)three French hens, (G7)two tur tle (C)doves, and a (F)par (Bb)tridge (F)in a (C7)pear (F)tree

On the sixth day of Christ mas my (C7)true love sent to (F)me (C7)six geese a lay ing, (G7)five gold (C)rings,

(F)four call ing birds, (Bb)three French hens, (G7)two tur tle (C)doves, and a (F)par (Bb)tridge (F)in a (C7)pear (F)tree

On the (F)tree.

The Twelve Days Of Christmas by Traditional Carol

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 122 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Twelve Days Of Christmas”

What key is "The Twelve Days Of Christmas" in?: "The Twelve Days Of Christmas" by Traditional Carol is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 122 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.
Is "The Twelve Days Of Christmas" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "The Twelve Days Of Christmas" 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.

The Twelve Days Of Christmas

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Lyrics

The Twelve Days Of Christmas by Traditional Carol

About “The Twelve Days Of Christmas”

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