Chestnuts Rosting On The Open Fire
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Intro: Am Fm6 C B7 Em7 A Dm7 G7 C
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire C6 Dm7/G Cmaj7/9 Dm7/G
Jack Frost nipping at your nose C6 Gm7 C7 F E7
Yuletide carols being sung by a choir Am Fm6 C F#m7 B7
And folks dressed up like Eskimos E Fm7 Bb7 Eb
Everybody knows Dm7 G7 C
a turkey and some mistletoe Dm7/G Cmaj7 Dm7/G
Help to make the season bright. C Gm7 C7 F Bb9
Tiny tots with their eyes all a-glow Am Fm6 C B7
Will find it hard to sleep tonight Em7 A7 Dm7 G7 C
They know that Santa's on his way; Gm7 C9 Gm7 C9
He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh. Gm7 C9 Fmaj7/9
And ev'ry mother's child is gonna spy Fm7 Bb9 Ebmaj7
To see if reindeer really know how to fly. Am7 D7 G7/ G/ A /B}
And so I'm offering this simple phrase C6 Dm7/G Cmaj7/9 Dm7/G
To kids from one to ninety-two; C Gm7 C7 F Bb9
Although it's been said many times, Am7 Bb9 Cmaj7
many ways Ebdim
"Merry Christmas to you." Em7 Am7 Dm7 G7, Cmaj7
How to play Chestnuts Rosting On The Open Fire
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.