The Tannenbaum song by Vince Guaraldi Trio

I love the beautiful music of Vince Guaraldi and the classic version of O Tannenbaum. A Tannenbaum is the German word a Christmas or fir tree and with my German heritage, this song was even more meaningful. It conjures up images from my childhood of sitting around an old fashioned tree decorated with twinkling lights and ornaments and enjoying hot mugs of chocolate. There is something magical about Christmastime and the delight of this song certainly helps to rekindle that magic.

You can purchase sheetmusic for many of the popular Christmas carols and O’ Christmas Tree or O’Tannenbaum is also readily available. This is the time of year when I like to gather with friends and family and listening to some of the old traditional music from my childhood is certainly part of the joy of the celebration. Regardless of what type of social event it might be, during the holiday season, I always have music playing softly in the background.

Sheet Music

Jim Brickman - O Tannenbaum Sheet Music

Jim Brickman - O Tannenbaum Sheet Music

 

The Christmas Waltz (Frank Sinatra) Sheet Music

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Adele – Someone Like You Piano Chords

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Where Are You Christmas -by Faith Hill Piano Notes

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Winter Wonderland (Felix Bernard) Sheet Music

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Wizards In Winter (Trans-Siberian Orchestra) Sheet Music

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Happy Holiday Season Andy Williams SheetMusic

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Where Are You Christmas? (Faith Hill) -=Sheet Music=- Review

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Untitled Hymn (Come To Jesus) by Chris Rice

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Breath of Heaven by Amy Grant-=SheetMusic=-Download

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