The Twelve Days Of Christmas
View chords used in this chart
F C7 F
1 On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me
Bb F C F
A partridge in a pear tree
F C7 F
2 On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me
3 third day
4 fourth day
C7 F Bb F C7 F
2 Two turtle doves and a Partridge in a pear tree
3 Three French Hens
4 Four calling birds (sing in reverse order)
F C7 F
5 On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me
G7 C7
Five golden rings
6 On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me
7 seventh
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12 Twelfth
F Bb C7 F
5-12 And a partridge in a pear tree
F Bb C7
5-12 Four calling birds, three french hens, two turtle dove
C7 F G7 C7
6 Six geese a laying five golden rings
7 Seven swans a swimming
8 eight maids a milking
9 nine ladies dancing
10 ten lords a leaping
11 eleven pipers piping
12 twelve drummers drumming (sing in reverse order )
How to play The Twelve Days Of Christmas
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 F. 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.