Blue Christmas
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Intro
G D
[Verso 1]
G D
I'll have a blue Christmas without you
D7 G
I'll be so blue thinkin’ about you
Dm G C
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
A D D7
Won't be the same, if you're not here with me
[Verso 2]
G D
I'll have a blue Christmas, that’s certain
D7 G
And when those blue heartaches start hurtin’
Dm G C A7
You'll be doin' alright with your Christmas of white
D G C
But I'll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas
[Verso 3]
G D
I'll have a blue Christmas without you
D7 G
I'll be so blue thinkin’ about you
Dm G C C
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
A D D7
Won't mean a thing dear, if you're not here with me
[Verso 4]
G D
I'll have a blue Christmas, that’s certain
D7 G
And when those blue heartaches start hurtin’
Dm G C A7
You'll be doin' alright with your Christmas of white
D G C
But I'll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas
Outro
G C G C
Ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho
G C
All right, yuletide
G C
Yuletide, all right, Yuletide, all right
G C G C G C
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.