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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 D

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Spiritual / Faith Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse
ChDmaj7estnuts REm7oasting On An OpenF#m7 Fire      G​
JacDmaj7k FrosAm7t NiD7pping On YouGmaj7r NoseC7​
YuDmaj7letide CarEm7ols Being SungF#m7 By A CG#m7(b5)hoir     C#7​
And FF#maj7olks DreGm7ssedC7 Up Like EsFkiEm7mos, A7    Everybody

Verse
KnDmaj7ows, A TEm7urkey And Some MiF#m7stletoe       G​
HeDmaj7lp To Am7MakeD7 The Season Gmaj7BrightC7​
TiDmaj7ny Tots WitEm7h Their Eyes AF#m7ll AgloG#m7(b5)w        C#7​
WillF#m7 Find IB7t HEm7ard TA7o Sleep ToniDght

Hook
They Know That SantaAm7's On His D7Way      Gmaj7      Em7​
He's LoadedAm7 Lots Of Toys D7And Goodies On His Sleigh            Gmaj7​
And Every Mother'sGm7 Child Is GoiC7ng To Spy F​
To See IfBm7 Reindeer A#7Really Know How To Fly           Em7    A7​

Verse
And SDmaj7o, I'mEm7 Offering This SimpF#m7le PhraGse
To KDmaj7ids FrAm7om OD7ne To NinetGmaj7y-Two C7​
 ADlthough Its BeEm7en Said ManF#m7y TimG#m7(b5)es, Many WayC#7s
 MerryF#m7 ChriB7-St-MEm7as TA7o YouD​

Instruments (A1)
  Dmaj7 Em7   F#m7 G   D Am7 D7   G C7
  Dmaj7 Em7   F#m7 G#m7(b5) C#7   F# Gm7 C7   F Em7 A7

Instruments (A2)
  Dmaj7 Em7   F#m7 G   D Am7 D7   G C7
  Dmaj7 Em7   F#m7 G#m7(b5) C#7   F#m7 B7 Em7 A7   D
Also available in: Dbmaj7 (Original) C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Christmas Song?

The chords for The Christmas Song are: Dmaj7, Em7, F#m7, G, Am7, D7, Gmaj7, C7, G#m7(b5), C#7, F#maj7, Gm7

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: Dmaj7, Em7, F#m7, G, Am7, D7, Gmaj7, C7, G#m7(b5), C#7, F#maj7, Gm7

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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