Twelve Days Of Christmas
View chords used in this chart
My true love gave to me [D7 G]
a partridge in a pear tree [G C G D7 G]
Twelve drummers drumming [D]
'leven pipers piping [D]
Ten lords a-leaping [D]
Nine ladies dancing [D]
Eight maids a-milking [D]
Seven swans a-swimming [D]
Six geese a-laying [D]
Five golden rings [G A7 D7]
Four calling birds [G]
Three French hens [Am]
Two turtle doves [D7]
And a partridge in a pear tree [G C G D7 G]
How to play 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 D7. 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.