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(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 — Simple Sheet Music
"Up On The Housetop" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Up On The Housetop”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Up On The Housetop"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Up On The Housetop" by B.R. Hanby played in?
- Up On The Housetop is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Up On The Housetop"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Up On The Housetop" 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 "Up On The Housetop"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Up On The Housetop"?
- "Up On The Housetop" was originally performed by B.R. Hanby. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Up On The Housetop". Key of C, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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