Christmas At The Ale House
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
*Played as chorus*
Bm A G A D G A
D A G A D
[Verse 1]
D
It's Christmas at the ale house
A
And the atmosphere is cheery
D G
Holly boughs and candles Bright-
D A D
-en up the dark and dreary
[Verse 2]
D
We sit and crack with glass in hand
A
And celebrate the season
D G
We drink to health and happiness
D A D
Or any other reason
[Chorus]
Bm A G A
So here's to the company
D G A
And here's to you and me
D A G
Oh, merry is the season boys
A D
And merry we will be
[Verse 3]
D
There's doctor and there's farmer
A
There's teacher and there's sailor
D G
There's lawyer and there's carpenter
D A D
There's soldier and there's sailor
[Verse 4]
D
We join with one another there
A
In revelry and folly
D G
The Christmas spirit's high for
D A D
We shun all melancholy
[Chorus]
Bm A G A
So here's to the company
D G A
And here's to you and me
D A G
Oh, merry is the season boys
A D
And merry we will be
[Verse 5]
D
All the fiddlers and the pipers
A
They've got the rafters ringing
D G
With jigs and reels to make you dance
D A D
And carols for the singing
[Verse 6]
D
Goodwill and friendship does abound
A
There's love and praise aplenty
D G
Especially for the one who buys
D A D
When the glass is empty
[Chorus]
Bm A G A
So here's to the company
D G A
And here's to you and me
D A G
Oh, merry is the season boys
A D
And merry we will be, ooh
[Instrumental Break]
A E A D E A (x2)
A Bm E A D E A (x2)
[Verse 7]
D
Oh well, the landlord said drink up now
A
For the evening's almost over
D G
The night is cold and deep with snow
D A D
But the moon will guide the rover
[Verse 8]
D
Put on your coats and head for home
A
And come back when you're able
D G
Says, "I will not be leaving while
D A D
there's drink upon the table"
[Chorus]
Bm A G A
So here's to the company
D G A
And here's to you and me
D A G
Oh, merry is the season boys
A D
And merry we will be
[Verse 9]
D
Now the landlord is a fine man
A
We've come to that conclusion
D G
But his old wife, she threw us out
D A D
And put an end to boozin'
[Verse 10]
D
So fare thee well my comrades
A
All these parting bring such sorrow
D G
Well, I count each lonely hour
D A D
'Til we meet again tomorrow
[Chorus]
Bm A G A
So here's to the company
D G A
And here's to you and me
D A G
Oh, merry is the season boys
A D
And merry we will be
[Chorus]
Bm A G A
So here's to the company
D G A
And here's to you and me
D A G
Oh, merry is the season boys
A D
And merry we will be
[Outro]
*Played as chorus*
Bm A G A D G A
D A G A D
How to play Christmas At The Ale House
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
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