The Twelve Days of Christmas - Easy Chords for Ukulele
Intro [C] [G7] [C]
On the [C]first day of Christmas, my [G]true love gave to [C]me
A [C]partridge [G7]in a pear [C]tree
On the [C]second day of Christmas, my [G]true love gave to [C]me
[G]Two turtle doves and a [C]partridge [G7]in a pear [C]tree
On the [C]third day of Christmas, my [G]true love gave to [C]me
[G]Three French hens, two turtle doves and a [C]partridge [G7]in a pear [C]tree
On the [C]fourth day of Christmas, my [G]true love gave to [C]me
[G]Four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves and a [C]partridge [G7]in a pear [C]tree
On the [C]fifth day of Christmas, my [G]true love gave to [C]me:
➡️➡️➡️➡️➡️ [C]Five [D7]gold [G]rings! [G7] (slowly)
[C]Four calling birds, [F]three French hens, [G7]two turtle doves and a [C]partridge [G7]in a pear [C]tree!
On the [C]sixth day of Christmas, my [G]true love gave to [C]me: [G]Six geese a-laying (from arrows)
On the [C]seventh day of Christmas, my [G]true love gave to [C]me: [G]Seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying (from arrows)
On the [C]eighth day of Christmas, my [G]true love gave to [C]me: [G]Eight maids a-milking, seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying (from arrows)
On the [C]ninth day of Christmas, my [G]true love gave to [C]me: [G]Nine ladies dancing, eight maids a-milking, seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying (from arrows)
On the [C]tenth day of Christmas, my [G]true love gave to [C]me: [G]Ten drummers drumming, nine ladies dancing, eight maids a-milking, seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying (from arrows)
On the [C]eleventh day of Christmas, my [G]true love gave to [C]me: [G]Eleven pipers piping, ten drummers drumming, nine ladies dancing, eight maids a-milking, seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying (from arrows)
On the [C]twelfth day of Christmas, my [G]true love gave to [C]me: [G]Twelve lords a-leaping, eleven pipers piping, ten drummers drumming, nine ladies dancing, eight maids a-milking, seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying (from arrows and FINISH!)
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The Story Behind the Song
“The Twelve Days of Christmas” is a traditional English Christmas carol whose exact origins are unclear, but it is believed to date back to at least the late 18th century, and possibly earlier.
Today, “The Twelve Days of Christmas” remains a staple of holiday music, known for its growing list of gifts and its festive, traditional feel. Its origins may be uncertain, but its place in Christmas culture is firmly established.