All Alone On Christmas
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D
The cold wind is blowin' and the streets are getting dark
Bm
I'm writing you a letter and I don't know where to start
G
The bells will be ringing Saint John the Divine
A G A
I get a little lonely every year around this time
D
The music plays all night in Little Italy
Bm
The lights will be going up on old Rockefella's tree
G
People window shopping on Fifth Avenue
A G A
All I want for Christmas is you
D
(Tell me) I've got to know
Bm
Where do lonely hearts go
G A D A
Because nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas
D
Things are different since you've been here last
Bm
Childhood dreaming is a thing of the past
G
Maybe you can bring us some hope this year
A G A
Visions of sugar plums have disappeared
D
Do you remember sleigh riding in the snow
Bm
And dancing all night to "Baby, Please Come Home"
G
Today's celebration is bittersweet
A G A
There's mothers and children in the street
D
(Tell me) I've got to know
Bm
Where do lonely hearts go
G A D
Because nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas
G
I'm all grown up but I'm the same you'll see
F#m
I'm writing this letter 'cause I still believe
G
Dear Santa I've been good this year
A B7 A
Can't you stay a little while with me right here
E
(Tell me) I've got to know
C#m
Where do lonely hearts go
A B C#m
Because nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas
A B E C#m
Nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas
A B E
Nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas
How to play All Alone On 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 D. 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.