The lead sheet for “O Christmas Tree” is available for download as a PDF.

O Christmas Tree

“O Christmas Tree,” originally the German folk song “O Tannenbaum,” traces back to 16th-century melodies, with lyrics standardized in 1824 by Leipzig teacher Ernst Anschütz. The evergreen became a secular symbol of constancy before later Christmas associations.

Popularized internationally in the 19th century, the song entered English hymnals and recordings by artists from Nat King Cole to folk choirs. Its steady, hymn-like phrasing makes it adaptable, sometimes sung slowly or reharmonized without losing its calm dignity.

Lead Sheet

The sheet music below is a lead sheet containing the chords and melody of the piece.

Download “O Christmas Tree” (1 page) as a PDF.

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