Blue Christmas
View chords used in this chart
D A
I'll have a blue Christmas without you
A7 D
I'll be so blue just thinking about you
Am D G (walkdown)
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
E A A7
Won't be the same dear, if you're not here with me
D A
And when those blue snowflakes start fallin'
A7 D
That's when those blue memories start callin'
Am D G E7
You'll be doin' alright with your Christmas of white
A D
But I'll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas
Instrumental: D A A7 D
Am7 D G E7
You'll be doin' alright with your Christmas of white
A D
But I'll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas
*Walkdown is optional, G - F# - F E using bar chords
There is a 3rd verse in some recordings of this song:
I'll have a blue Christmas that's certain
And when that blue heartache starts hurtin'
You'll be doin' all right, with your Christmas of whiteH
But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas
How to play Blue 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.