Twelve Days Of Christmas, The

Polka · 2/4 · F major

The traditional tune known as The Twelve Days Of Christmas is an English Christmas carol and folk song with an uncertain exact origin that dates back at least to the late eighteenth century. Structured as a cumulative song, it is typically played in a cheerful and energetic style well suited for festive holiday gatherings. In this instrumental dance setting, the melody is adapted as a 2/4 polka in the key of F major, featuring a brisk, bouncy duple meter that drives the traditional tune forward.

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