What key is "Up On The Housetop" in?

"Up On The Housetop" by B.R. Hanby is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.

Is "Up On The Housetop" 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 "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

(C)Up on the house top rein deer pause; (F)out jumps (C)good old (G)San ta Claus.

(C)Down through the chim ney with lots of toys, (F)all for the (C)lit tle ones’ (G)Christ mas (C)joys.

(F)Ho ho ho!

(C)Who would n’t go!

(G7)Ho ho ho!

(C)Who would n’t go up on the house top, (F)click, click, click, (C)down through the chim ney with (G)good Saint (C)Nick.

First comes the stock ing of lit tle Nell.

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

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

(F)Ho ho ho!

(C)Who would n’t go!

(G7)Ho ho ho!

(C)Who would n’t go up on the house top, (F)click, click, click, (C)down through the chim ney with (G)good Saint (C)Nick.

Next comes the stock ing of lit tle Will.

(C)Oh, just see what a (G)glo rious fill!

(C)Here is a ham mer and lots of tacks, (C)al so a ball pen and (G)a that (C)cracks.

(F)Ho ho ho!

(C)Who would n’t go!

(G7)Ho ho ho!

(C)Who would n’t go up on the house top, (F)click, click, click, (C)down through the chim ney with (G)good Saint (C)Nick.

(G)good (G7)Saint (C)Nick.

Up On The Housetop by B.R. Hanby

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: very_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 C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.
Is "Up On The Housetop" 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 "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.