Christmas

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree Chords

Brenda Lee Beginner Key of G 5 Chords 2 min read

Gtap to play

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · Em · Am · D7 · C

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree Chords – Guitar

Brenda Lee’s upbeat Christmas classic that’s been a holiday staple since 1958. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Upbeat Swing (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Play with a bouncy, swinging feel. This is a fun, danceable Christmas song — keep the energy high and the rhythm tight.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree

D

At the Christmas party hop

D

Mistletoe hung where you can see

G

Every couple tries to stop

Verse 2

G

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree

D

Let the Christmas spirit ring

D

Later we’ll have some pumpkin pie

G G7

And we’ll do some caroling

Chorus

C Cm

You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear

G

Voices singing, “Let’s be jolly

A D

Deck the halls with boughs of holly”

Verse 3

G

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree

D

Have a happy holiday

D

Everyone dancing merrily

G G7

In the new old-fashioned way

Chorus

C Cm

You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear

G

Voices singing, “Let’s be jolly

A D

Deck the halls with boughs of holly”

Outro

G

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree

D

Have a happy holiday

D

Everyone dancing merrily

G

In the new old-fashioned way

Practice tip: The Cm chord in the chorus adds holiday character. If it’s hard as a barre, just play C and flatten the E on the B string (1st fret) for a simple Cm effect.

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

D7tap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · Em · Am · D7 · C

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree Chords – Ukulele

Brenda Lee’s upbeat Christmas classic that’s been a holiday staple since 1958. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Upbeat Swing (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Play with a bouncy, swinging feel. This is a fun, danceable Christmas song — keep the energy high and the rhythm tight.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree

D

At the Christmas party hop

D

Mistletoe hung where you can see

G

Every couple tries to stop

Verse 2

G

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree

D

Let the Christmas spirit ring

D

Later we’ll have some pumpkin pie

G G7

And we’ll do some caroling

Chorus

C Cm

You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear

G

Voices singing, “Let’s be jolly

A D

Deck the halls with boughs of holly”

Verse 3

G

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree

D

Have a happy holiday

D

Everyone dancing merrily

G G7

In the new old-fashioned way

Chorus

C Cm

You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear

G

Voices singing, “Let’s be jolly

A D

Deck the halls with boughs of holly”

Outro

G

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree

D

Have a happy holiday

D

Everyone dancing merrily

G

In the new old-fashioned way

Practice tip: The Cm chord in the chorus adds holiday character. If it’s hard as a barre, just play C and flatten the E on the B string (1st fret) for a simple Cm effect.

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

D7tap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · Em · Am · D7 · C

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree Chords – Piano

Brenda Lee’s upbeat Christmas classic that’s been a holiday staple since 1958. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Upbeat Swing (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Play with a bouncy, swinging feel. This is a fun, danceable Christmas song — keep the energy high and the rhythm tight.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree

D

At the Christmas party hop

D

Mistletoe hung where you can see

G

Every couple tries to stop

Verse 2

G

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree

D

Let the Christmas spirit ring

D

Later we’ll have some pumpkin pie

G G7

And we’ll do some caroling

Chorus

C Cm

You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear

G

Voices singing, “Let’s be jolly

A D

Deck the halls with boughs of holly”

Verse 3

G

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree

D

Have a happy holiday

D

Everyone dancing merrily

G G7

In the new old-fashioned way

Chorus

C Cm

You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear

G

Voices singing, “Let’s be jolly

A D

Deck the halls with boughs of holly”

Outro

G

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree

D

Have a happy holiday

D

Everyone dancing merrily

G

In the new old-fashioned way

Practice tip: The Cm chord in the chorus adds holiday character. If it’s hard as a barre, just play C and flatten the E on the B string (1st fret) for a simple Cm effect.

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

D7tap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · Em · Am · D7 · C

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree Chords – Banjo

Brenda Lee’s upbeat Christmas classic that’s been a holiday staple since 1958. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Upbeat Swing (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Play with a bouncy, swinging feel. This is a fun, danceable Christmas song — keep the energy high and the rhythm tight.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree

D

At the Christmas party hop

D

Mistletoe hung where you can see

G

Every couple tries to stop

Verse 2

G

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree

D

Let the Christmas spirit ring

D

Later we’ll have some pumpkin pie

G G7

And we’ll do some caroling

Chorus

C Cm

You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear

G

Voices singing, “Let’s be jolly

A D

Deck the halls with boughs of holly”

Verse 3

G

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree

D

Have a happy holiday

D

Everyone dancing merrily

G G7

In the new old-fashioned way

Chorus

C Cm

You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear

G

Voices singing, “Let’s be jolly

A D

Deck the halls with boughs of holly”

Outro

G

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree

D

Have a happy holiday

D

Everyone dancing merrily

G

In the new old-fashioned way

Practice tip: The Cm chord in the chorus adds holiday character. If it’s hard as a barre, just play C and flatten the E on the B string (1st fret) for a simple Cm effect.

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

D7tap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · Em · Am · D7 · C

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree Chords – Mandolin

Brenda Lee’s upbeat Christmas classic that’s been a holiday staple since 1958. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Upbeat Swing (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Play with a bouncy, swinging feel. This is a fun, danceable Christmas song — keep the energy high and the rhythm tight.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree

D

At the Christmas party hop

D

Mistletoe hung where you can see

G

Every couple tries to stop

Verse 2

G

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree

D

Let the Christmas spirit ring

D

Later we’ll have some pumpkin pie

G G7

And we’ll do some caroling

Chorus

C Cm

You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear

G

Voices singing, “Let’s be jolly

A D

Deck the halls with boughs of holly”

Verse 3

G

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree

D

Have a happy holiday

D

Everyone dancing merrily

G G7

In the new old-fashioned way

Chorus

C Cm

You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear

G

Voices singing, “Let’s be jolly

A D

Deck the halls with boughs of holly”

Outro

G

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree

D

Have a happy holiday

D

Everyone dancing merrily

G

In the new old-fashioned way

Practice tip: The Cm chord in the chorus adds holiday character. If it’s hard as a barre, just play C and flatten the E on the B string (1st fret) for a simple Cm effect.

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

D7tap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · Em · Am · D7 · C

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree Chords – Harmonica

Brenda Lee’s upbeat Christmas classic that’s been a holiday staple since 1958. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Upbeat Swing (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a bouncy, swinging feel. This is a fun, danceable Christmas song — keep the energy high and the rhythm tight.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree

D

At the Christmas party hop

D

Mistletoe hung where you can see

G

Every couple tries to stop

Verse 2

G

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree

D

Let the Christmas spirit ring

D

Later we’ll have some pumpkin pie

G G7

And we’ll do some caroling

Chorus

C Cm

You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear

G

Voices singing, “Let’s be jolly

A D

Deck the halls with boughs of holly”

Verse 3

G

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree

D

Have a happy holiday

D

Everyone dancing merrily

G G7

In the new old-fashioned way

Chorus

C Cm

You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear

G

Voices singing, “Let’s be jolly

A D

Deck the halls with boughs of holly”

Outro

G

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree

D

Have a happy holiday

D

Everyone dancing merrily

G

In the new old-fashioned way

Practice tip: The Cm chord in the chorus adds holiday character. If it’s hard as a barre, just play C and flatten the E on the B string (1st fret) for a simple Cm effect.