O Christmas Tree Ukulele Chords – George Strait. This song uses the chords: F, Gmin, C, Fdim, Ebdim, D7. You can change the key for free, as needed.
O Christmas Tree Ukulele Chords – George Strait
O, FChristmas tree, o, Christmas tree
Thy Gminleaves are so CunGmin/Fchang—Fing
O, FChristmas tree, o, Christmas tree
Thy Gminleaves are so CunFchanging
Not Fonly green F#dimwhen Gminsummer’s here
But also wheCn it’s Fsus4cold and Fdrear
O, FChristmas tree, C/Eo, EbdimChristmas D7tree
Thy Gminleaves are so CunGmin/Fchang—Fing
O, FChristmas tree, o, Christmas tree
Much Gminpleasure thou Ccan’st Gmin/Fgive Fme
O, FChristmas tree, o, Christmas tree
Much Gminpleasure thou Ccan’st Gmin/Fgive Fme
How Foften has F#dimthe GminChristmas tree
Afforded me Cthe Fsus4greatest Fglee
O, FChristmas tree, o, Christmas tree
Much Gminpleasure thou Ccan’st Gmin/Fgive Fme
Not Fonly green F#dimwhen Gminsummer’s here
But also wheCn it’s Fsus4cold and Fdrear
O, FChristmas tree, C/Eo, EbdimChristmas D7tree
Thy Gminleaves are so CunGmin/Fchang—Fing
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“O Christmas Tree” History:
🎄 What is “O Christmas Tree”
- The song is the English-adaptation of a German carol originally titled O Tannenbaum. The melody and basic text date back to a 16th-century German folk tune; the version we know now was refined in the early 1800s by people such as Ernst Anschütz.
- In its original context, “Tannenbaum” wasn’t strictly about Christmas — it celebrated the evergreen tree’s constancy and beauty, especially through the winter. Over time, as the tradition of a decorated Christmas tree gained popularity, the song became associated with Christmas and was adapted into English as “O Christmas Tree.”
🎙 George Strait’s Version
- George Strait recorded “O Christmas Tree” for his Christmas compilation album Fresh Cut Christmas (2006), under the label MCA Nashville.
- Later, the song also appeared on his holiday album Classic Christmas, released in 2008 (though recorded in 2006).
- The track length for his version is about 2 minutes 28 seconds.
- The tempo of the track is given as 155 BPM (beats per minute), which is relatively brisk for a Christmas standard — though you could interpret it at half-time (≈ 78 BPM) for a more relaxed feel.
🎼 Lyrics & Style
- The lyrics follow a traditional English rendition of “O Christmas Tree” — reflecting admiration for the evergreen’s “unchanging” leaves and the joy a decorated tree brings.
- In George Strait’s version, the song is rendered with a country-music flavor: acoustic guitars, perhaps some subtle Western swing influence (as per the broader production style of the Classic Christmas album).
- His version stays faithful to the classic tune — making it a gentle, familiar, and easy-to-listen-to holiday track with a country twist.
📀 Album Context & Availability
- Fresh Cut Christmas (2006) — originally released exclusively through Hallmark Gold Crown stores; the album includes 10 classic holiday songs, “O Christmas Tree” being one of them.
- Classic Christmas (2008) — a reissue (or broader release) of the holiday collection. It includes “O Christmas Tree” along with other carols and Christmas standards.
- “O Christmas Tree” is still available on common streaming platforms under George Strait’s discography.
🧑🎄 Why It Matters / What’s Special
- The song connects a centuries-old European tradition with modern American country music — a nice example of how Christmas carols evolve across languages, cultures, and genres.
- For fans of George Strait, this track offers a familiar voice bringing a traditional holiday tune home, with his signature calm, straightforward style.
- Its relatively brisk tempo and short length make it easy to slot into holiday playlists without disrupting flow — good for background during decorations, dinners, or gatherings.
