About The Song

“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” is a classic Christmas song written by Johnny Marks and recorded by Brenda Lee in 1958. It has since become a beloved holiday staple, covered by numerous artists and reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2023.

By 2008, Lee’s original version had sold over 15 million copies worldwide, making it the 4th most downloaded Christmas song of all time. In 2023, the song finally hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 after 65 years, marking a historic moment for Lee. The song has been featured in numerous films and television shows, further solidifying its place as a Christmas classic.

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Lyrics

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree
At the Christmas party hop
Mistletoe hung where you can see
Every couple tries to stop

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree
Let the Christmas spirit ring
Later we’ll have some pumpkin pie
And we’ll do some caroling

You will get a sentimental feeling
When you hear
Voices singing let’s be jolly
Deck the halls with boughs of holly

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree
Have a happy holiday
Everyone dancing merrily
In the new old-fashioned way

You will get a sentimental feeling
When you hear
Voices singing let’s be jolly
Deck the halls with boughs of holly

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree
Have a happy holiday
Everyone dancing merrily
In the new old fashioned way