Blue Christmas
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Intro:
Bbmaj7 Gm Cm7 F
Bbmaj7 Gm Cm7 F
[Verso 1]
Bb Gm
Snow is falling on the ground but
Cm7 F
I feel blue
Bb Gm
Lights are going up all over town but
Cm7 F
I feel blue
[Ponte]
Fm Eb
The old brass band is swingin'
Eb7 Dm
But my heart has turned to stone
Ddim G7
Those jingle bells are ringin' but I feel
Cm7 F
So alone
[Verso 2]
Bb Gm
Teardrops twinkle on the Christmas trees, but
Cm F
I feel blue
Bb Gm
It's clear there's just no cheer in me
Cm F
I feel blue
[Refrão]
Eb Ebm
I'll make a wish one day
Dm G7
I'll kiss my prince and he'll be true
Cm
But until then
F Bb
I'll be blue
Instrumental
Bbmaj7 Gm Cm7 F
Bbmaj7 Gm Cm7 F
Bbmaj7 Gm Cm7 F
Bbmaj7 Gm Cm7 F
[Ponte]
Fm Eb
Mistletoe might glisten
Eb7 Dm
In the cool night air
Ddim G7
If I see one more couple kissin' it's more than
Cm7 F
I can bear, oh
[Verso 3]
Bb Gm
It's awful pretty, but it's awful cold
Cm F
I feel blue
Bb Gm
It's such a pity I've no hand to hold
Cm7 F7
I feel blue, yeah
[Refrão]
Eb Ebm
I'll make a wish one day
Dm G7
I'll kiss my prince and he'll be true
Cm
But until then
Cdim
Until then
Cm
Until then
F Bb Gm Cm F
I'll be blue
How to play Blue Christmas
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bbmaj7. 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.