Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
View chords used in this chart
C Am C Am
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Cdim G Dm7 Fdim G7
At the Christmas party hop
Dm7 G Dm7 G
Mistletoe hung where you can see
Dm7 G Fdim Dm7 Fdim G
Ev'ry couple wants to stop
C Am C Am
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Cdim G Dm7 Fdim G7
Let the Christmas spirit ring
Dm7 G Dm7 G
Later we'll have some pumpkin pie
Dm7 G Fdim Dm7 Fdim C
And we'll do some caroling
Bridge
F Dm7 Em B7 Em7 Em6
You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear
Am Am7+ Am7 Am6
Voices singing, "Let's be Jolly
D Am7 D9 G Am7 G7
Deck the halls with boughs of holly"
C Am C Am
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Cdim G Dm7 Fdim G7
Have a happy holiday
Dm7 G Dm7 G
Ev'ryone dancing merrily
Dm7 G Fdim Dm7 Fdim C
In the new oldfashioned way
How to play Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.