Blue Christmas
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I'll have a blue Christmas without you; [F C7]
I'll be so blue thinking about you. [Gm C7 F]
Decorations of red [Cm D7 Cm]
on a green Christmas tree [D7 Gm D7 Gm]
Won't mean a thing if [G7]
you're not here with me [C7 Bb B C]
I'll have a blue Christmas, that's certain; [F C7]
And when that blue heart-ache starts hurtin', [Gm C7 F]
You'll be doin' all right [Cm D7 Cm]
with your Christmas of white, [D7 Gm D7 Abdim]
But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas. [C7 F, Fdim F]
How to play Blue Christmas
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.