Christmas Down Under
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Intro
Em D C C (x4)
verse 1
Em D C
The waves are pounding on the shore today
Em D C
The sun is shining on the sand
Em D C
And we’ve been swimming in the water
Em D C
We’ve been living off the land
Em D C
Yea, we’ve been breathing underwater
Em D C
With all those animals that can
Em D C
Hey, we are living underwater
Em D C
Yea, we are living off the land
[Refrão]G D C
Hey, it’s Christmas down under
Em D C
Hey, it’s Christmas down under
G D C
Hey, it’s Christmas down under
G D C
Hey, it’s Christmas down under
Instrumental
Em D C C X4
verse 2
Em D C
Some say that Jesus had a daughter
Em D C
But I don’t guess he ever met her
Em D C
And she had never met her father
Em D C
No, I guess this world couldn’t let her
Em D C
No, this world needed a martyr
Em D C
And, hey, it’s hard to understand
Em D C
But if you need to make a martyr
Em D C
You got to take away the man
[Refrão]G D C
Hey, it’s Christmas down under
Em D C
Hey, it’s Christmas down under
G D C
Hey, it’s Christmas down under
G D C
Hey, it’s Christmas down under
Instrumental
Em D C C X8
verse 3
Em D C
One day my dove will be a dragon
Em D C
It’s so hard to understand
Em D C
All dragon wings and dragon fire
Em D C
Then dragon bones beneath the land
Em D C
So tonight, when the clouds break
Em D C
With all the lightning and the thunder
Em D C
Hey, come find me ’neath the lights of the tiki bars, honey
Em D C
Hey, it’s Christmas down under
[Refrão]G D C
Hey, it’s Christmas down under
Em D C
Hey, it’s Christmas down under
G D C
Hey, it’s Christmas down under
G D C
Hey, it’s Christmas down under
to fade
How to play Christmas Down Under
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 Em. 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.