A Year Ago This Christmas
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Verse
C D7
A year ago this Christmas was the day that I lost you
G7 C
And that’s why this Christmas I will be so blue
D7
There’ll be tinsel on the tree and lots of Christmas cheer
G7 C
For a year ago this Christmas you broke my heart my dear
F C G7 C
Santa Clause was good to Jack and Bob and Joe and Jim
D7 G7
Why did he take you from me what did I do to him
C D7
I know that I will shed some tears when Christmas comes this year
G7 C
For a year ago this Christmas you broke my heart my dear
F C G7 C
Santa Clause was good to Jack and Bob and Joe and Jim
D7 G7
Why did he take you from me what did I do to him
C D7
I know that I will shed some tears when Christmas comes this year
G7 C
For a year ago this Christmas you broke my heart my dear
How to play A Year Ago This Christmas
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.