Blue Christmas
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G Am7 G/B C Am7 Am7/G Cdim G
I'll have a blue Christmas without you
G Am7 G/B G7 Dm7 G Fdim C
I'll be so blue thinking about you
C Em7 Gm7 Edim A7 Gm7 Edim A7 Dm Edim Gdim Dm Dm7+
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
D7 Am7 D9 D7 Am7
Won't mean a thing, Dear
D9 G G/F# Am7 Edim D7
If you're not here with me
G Am7 G/B C Am7 Cdim G
I'll have a blue Christmas, that's certain
G Am7 G/B G7 Dm7 G Fdim C
And when that blue heartache starts hurtin'
C Em7 Gm7 Edim A7 Gm7 Cm D7 Cm
You'll be doin' all right
Edim A7 Dm A7 Cdim
With your Christmas of white
D7/9 G Dm7 G7 G7/6 C9 C Cdim Dm7 Cdim Dm7
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 G. 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.