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The Christmas Song

Nat King Cole & Essential Christmas Songs

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Christmas Song by Nat King Cole & Essential Christmas Songs in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Spiritual / Faith Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse
ChCmaj7estnuts RDm7oasting On An OpenEm7 Fire     F​
JacCmaj7k FrosGm7t NiC7pping On YouFmaj7r NoseA#7​
YuCmaj7letide CarDm7ols Being SungEm7 By A F#m7(b5)Choir    B7​
And FEmaj7olks DrFm7esseA#7d Up Like EsD#kimDm7os,  G7   Everybody

Verse
KnCmaj7ows, A TDm7urkey And Some MiEm7stletoe      F​
HeCmaj7lp To Gm7MakeC7 The Season Fmaj7BrightA#7​
TiCmaj7ny Tots WitDm7h Their Eyes AEm7ll AglF#m7(b5)ow       B7​
WillEm7 Find A7It Dm7Hard G7To Sleep TonCight

Hook
They Know That SantaGm7's On His C7Way      Fmaj7      Dm7​
He's LoadedGm7 Lots Of Toys C7And Goodies On His Sleigh            Fmaj7​
And Every Mother'sFm7 Child Is GoiA#7ng To Spy  D#​
To See IfAm7 Reindeer G#7Really Know How To Fly           Dm7    G7​

Verse
And SCmaj7o, I'mDm7 Offering This SimpEm7le PhrFase
To KCmaj7ids FrGm7om OC7ne To NinetFmaj7y-Two A#7​
 AClthough Its BeDm7en Said ManEm7y TiF#m7(b5)mes, Many WaB7ys
 MerryEm7 ChrA7i-St-Dm7Mas G7To YoCu

Instruments (A1)
  Cmaj7 Dm7   Em7 F   C Gm7 C7   F A#7
  Cmaj7 Dm7   Em7 F#m7(b5) B7   E Fm7 A#7   D# Dm7 G7

Instruments (A2)
  Cmaj7 Dm7   Em7 F   C Gm7 C7   F A#7
  Cmaj7 Dm7   Em7 F#m7(b5) B7   Em7 A7 Dm7 G7   C
Also available in: Dbmaj7 (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Christmas Song?

The chords for The Christmas Song are: Cmaj7, Dm7, Em7, F, Gm7, C7, Fmaj7, A#7, F#m7(b5), B7, Emaj7, Fm7

What is the original key of The Christmas Song?

The original key is Dbmaj7.

What is the difficulty of playing The Christmas Song?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play The Christmas Song in another key?

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

Can The Christmas Song be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play The Christmas Song on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in The Christmas Song?

The Christmas Song uses 12 chords: Cmaj7, Dm7, Em7, F, Gm7, C7, Fmaj7, A#7, F#m7(b5), B7, Emaj7, Fm7

What is the easiest way to play The Christmas Song?

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 The Christmas Song released in?

The Christmas Song was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Christmas Song?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Christmas Song 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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