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

"The Twelve Days Of Christmas" by Traditional English Carol is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

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

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

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.

How long does it take to learn "The Twelve Days Of Christmas" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Traditional English Carol can I play here?

Try "THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS", "The Friendly Beasts". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

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

On the sec ond day of Christ mas my (F)true love sent to 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 (F)true love sent to 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 (F)true love sent to 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 (F)true love sent to me (G#dim7)five

gold en (C7)rings,

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

On the (F)sixth day of Christ mas my (F)true love sent to me (C7)six geese a lay ing, (G#dim7)five

gold en (C7)rings,

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

On the (F)sixth day of Christ mas my (F)true love sent to me (C7)six geese a lay ing, (G#dim7)five

gold en (C7)rings,

(F)four call ing (Dm)birds, (Bb)three French hens, (C7)two tur tle 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 English Carol

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 120 BPM. Difficulty: 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 English Carol is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The Twelve Days Of Christmas" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
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.
How long does it take to learn "The Twelve Days Of Christmas" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Traditional English Carol can I play here?: Try "THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS", "The Friendly Beasts". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.