A Creditory Christmas
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Intro:
Amaj7 G#m7 Gm7 F#m7 E
E A7 B7
E F#m7 G#m7 Amaj7
This year's been hard on all of us, we seen our share of hills
E F#m7 G#m7 Amaj7
We're making it by tooth and nail, we're countin up the bills
E F#m7 G#m7 Amaj7
As Christmas time approaches, I'm don't feel like I should
Amaj7 G#m7 Gm7 F#m7 E A7 B7
Cause honestly I haven't been that good
E F#m7 G#m7 Amaj7
So as I lay in bed last night despairing o'er my sins
E F#m7 G#m7 Amaj7
I heard the faintest whisper like a voice caught in the wind
E F#m7 G#m7 Amaj7
Well I know this may sound crazy, but I heard it oh so clear
Amaj7 G#m7 Gm7 F#m7 E A7 B7
I heard that Santa's taking credit this year
E A
If Santa's taking credit on "being good" this year
E B7
Then I'll expect to see his eight tiny reindeer
E A Am
But without it I cannot afford to spread some Christmas cheer
E B7 E
So Santa, bring a present, and I'll make it up next year
E A
Well in our modern economy, nobody pays up front
E B7
put it all on credit, and pay it off at the end of the month
E A E
well Santa should be no different, and it seems completely fair
E B7 E
Even if I've been more naughty than nice, I can make it up next year
E A
If Santa's taking credit on "being good" this year
E B7
Then I'll expect to see his eight tiny reindeer
E A Am
But without it I cannot afford to spread some Christmas cheer
E B7 E
So Santa, bring a present, and I'll make it up next year
A E
And I know that it may
A E
Seem to be so senseless
A E
for Santa to reward me
F# B/C\B
but he's doing it for the interest
E F#m7 G#m7 Amaj7
So, if you're like me your worried about your presents this year
Amaj7 G#m7 F#m7
If you're nice he won't forget it
Amaj7 G#m7 Gm7
If you're naughty don't you sweat it
Amaj7 G#m7 Gm7 F#m7 E A7 B7
Cause Santa's taking credit this year
How to play A Creditory Christmas
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Amaj7. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.