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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Dm
Frosty the Snowman Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Dm
Frosty the Snowman Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Dm
Frosty the Snowman Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Dm
Frosty the Snowman Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Dm
Frosty the Snowman Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Dm
Frosty the Snowman Chords – Harmonica
A traditional Christmas song about a magical snowman who comes to life. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep a light, bouncy rhythm to match the playful story.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G7
C – G7 – C – G7
C – G7
C – G7 – C – G7
Chorus
C – G7 (×4)
Verse 2
C – G7
C – G7 – C – G7
C – G7
C – G7 – C – G7
Chorus
C – G7 (×4)
Verse 3
C – G7
C – G7 – C – G7
C – G7
C – G7 – C – G7
Chorus
C – G7 (×4)
Practice tip: The C to G7 change happens frequently; practice switching between these two chords cleanly to keep the song flowing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Frosty the Snowman"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, F, G, Am and Dm.
Is "Frosty the Snowman" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Frosty the Snowman" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Frosty the Snowman"?
It was written by Steve Nelson, Jack Rollins, and released in 1950.