Underneath The Tree

by Kelly Clarkson
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Lyrics

(F)You’re here where you should be.

(Am7)Snow is fall ing as the ca rol ers sing.

It (Eb)just was n’t the same;

a (Gm7)lone on Christ mas Day.

(F)Pre sents, what a beau ti ful sight.

(Am7)Don’t mean a thing if you ain’t hold ing me tight.

(Eb)You’re all that I need.

(Gm7)Un der neath the (Bbm)tree.

To night

I’m gon na (Am7)hold you close.

(Gm7)Make sure that you know

(Bb)I was (Bbm)lost be fore

(F)you.

Christ mas was (Am7)cold and grey.

An (Gm7)oth er ho li day

a (Bb)lone to (Bbm)ce le brate.

But then

one day

(Am)ev ’ry (A7)thing (Dm)changed.

You’re all I need

un der neath the tree.

(Bbm)tree (C7)to (F)night.

Underneath The Tree — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Underneath The Tree" by Kelly Clarkson: 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 F, 120 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Underneath The Tree”

What key is "Underneath The Tree" by Kelly Clarkson played in?
Underneath The Tree is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Underneath The Tree"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Underneath The Tree" 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 "Underneath The Tree"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Underneath The Tree"?
"Underneath The Tree" was originally performed by Kelly Clarkson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Underneath The Tree"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: A7, Abm7, Am, Am7, Bb, Bbm, Bm7, C7, +5 more.
What other songs by Kelly Clarkson can I play here?
Try "MISS INDEPENDENT", "A MOMENT LIKE THIS", "ANYTIME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Underneath The Tree" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Underneath The Tree" by Kelly Clarkson. 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 "Underneath The Tree" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, 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 "Underneath The 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.