What key is "Up On The Housetop" in?

"Up On The Housetop" by B.R. Hanby is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Up On The Housetop" 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 "Up On The Housetop" 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 "Up On The Housetop" on piano?

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

What other songs by B.R. Hanby can I play here?

Try "Up On The Housetop", "Up On The Housetop", "Up On The Housetop". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(F)Up on the house top rein deer pause, (Bb)Out jumps (F)good old (Bb)San ta (C)Claus; (F)Down through the chim ney with lots of toys, (F)All for the lit tle ones’ (C)Christ mas (F)joys.

(Bb)Ho, ho, ho!

(F)Who would n’t go!

(C7)Ho, ho, ho!

(F)Who would n’t go!

Up on the house top, (Bb)click, click, (Bdim)click, (F)Down through the (Dm7)chim ney with (Bb)good (C)Saint (F)Nick.

(G)First comes the stock ing of lit tle Nell.

(C)Oh, dear (G)San ta, (C)fill it (D)well.

(G)Give her a dol ly that laughs and cries, (G)one that will o pen and (D)shut her (G)eyes.

(C)Ho, ho, ho!

(G)Who would n’t go!

(D7)Ho, ho, ho!

(G)Who would n’t go!

Up on the house top, (C)click, click, (C#dim)click, (G)Down through the (Em7)chim ney, with (C)good (D)Saint (G)Nick.

Up On The Housetop by B.R. Hanby

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Up On The Housetop”

What key is "Up On The Housetop" in?: "Up On The Housetop" by B.R. Hanby is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Up On The Housetop" 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 "Up On The Housetop" 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 "Up On The Housetop" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by B.R. Hanby can I play here?: Try "Up On The Housetop", "Up On The Housetop", "Up On The Housetop". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.