Blue Christmas
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D A
I'll have a blue Christmas without you.
A7 D
I'll be so blue just thinking about you.
D7 G (walkdown)
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
E7 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'.
D D7 G G#dim
You'll be doin' all right with your Christmas of white
A7 D
But I'll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas.
Instrumental: D A A7 D
D D7 G G#dim
You'll be doing all right 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 doing all right with your Christmas of white
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.