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This Christmas

Donny Hathaway & Essential Christmas Songs

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for This Christmas by Donny Hathaway & Essential Christmas Songs

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Family Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  Bbmaj7 Am7 Abmaj7 F Dm  [7/4] [x2]
  Bbmaj7 Am7 Abmaj7 F   F C

Verse
HaFmaj7ng All The Mistletoe. I'm Gonna Dm7Get To Know You Better                  Eb69​
  Bb   Ebmaj7   ThisDm7      ChrC7ist - Mas
AnFmaj7d As We Trim The Tree. How Much FunDm7 It's Gonna Be Together                        Eb69​
  Bb   Ebmaj7   ThisDm7      ChrC7ist - Mas

Pre-Hook
The FiresAm7ide Is Blazing Bright.             Dm7    D7 We're Caroling Gm7Through The Night.               C​

Hook
And This ChristFmas            B7b5 Will Be      Bbmaj7 A Very SEbpecial Christmas Am7  For MDm7e     C    Bm7b5      B7b5​

Instruments
  Bbmaj7 Am7 Abmaj7 F Dm  [7/4]
  Bbmaj7 Am7 Abmaj7 F   F C

Verse
PrFmaj7esents And Cards Are Here.       My World IsDm7 Filled With Cheer And You                             Eb69​
  Bb   Ebmaj7   ThisDm7      ChrC7ist - Mas
AnFmaj7d As I Look Around. Your Eyes ODm7utshine The Town, They Do                          Eb69​
  Bb   Ebmaj7   ThisDm7      ChrC7ist - Mas

Instruments
  Bbmaj7       Am7    Abmaj7       F    Dm            Shake Your Hand, Shake Your Hand Now
  Bbmaj7 Am7 Abmaj7 F   F C

Instruments
  F   Dm7   Ebmaj7   Bb Ebmaj7 Dm7 C7  [x2]

Outro (7/4) (Fade out)
  Bbmaj7       Am7    Abmaj7       F    Dm                      Merry Christmas
  Bbmaj7       Am7    Abmaj7       F     Dm                Shake Your Hand, Shake Your Hand Now
  Bbmaj7       Am7    Abmaj7       F    Dm                Wish Your Brother Merry Christmas
  Bbmaj7       Am7    Abmaj7       F    Dm                       All Over The Land Now
  Bbmaj7 Am7 Abmaj7 F Dm
  Bbmaj7       Am7    Abmaj7       F    Dm                        Yeah
  Bbmaj7       Am7    Abmaj7       F    Dm                        Merry Christmas
  Bbmaj7       Am7    Abmaj7       F    Dm                Merry,Merry Christmas
  Bbmaj7       Am7    Abmaj7       F   Dm                     Hey!
  Bbmaj7       Am7    Abmaj7       F    Dm                  Merry,Merry, Merry, Merry
  Bbmaj7       Am7    Abmaj7       F    Dm                  Hmm
  Bbmaj7       Am7    Abmaj7       F    Dm                  Oh- Oh-Oh
  Bbmaj7 Am7 Abmaj7 F Dm
  Bbmaj7       Am7   OAbmaj7oh     F  Dm​
  Bbmaj7 Am7 Abmaj7 F Dm
  Bbmaj7 Am7 Abmaj7 F Dm
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FAQ

What are the chords for This Christmas?

The chords for This Christmas are: Bbmaj7, Am7, Abmaj7, F, Dm, C, Fmaj7, Dm7, Eb69, Bb, Ebmaj7, C7

What is the original key of This Christmas?

The original key is Bbmaj7.

What is the difficulty of playing This Christmas?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play This Christmas in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can This Christmas be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play This Christmas on ukulele?

Chord This Christmas can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in This Christmas?

This Christmas uses 12 chords: Bbmaj7, Am7, Abmaj7, F, Dm, C, Fmaj7, Dm7, Eb69, Bb, Ebmaj7, C7

What is the easiest way to play This Christmas?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was This Christmas released in?

This Christmas was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for This Christmas?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch This Christmas to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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