Christmas In America
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G Em C Em G Em C G
[Verse 1]
G Em
It's Christmas in America
C Em
There's carols in the air
G Em
The snow falling on the ground
F D
There's holly everywhere
G Em
The people they're all different too
C Em
Their troubles put aside
G Em
They smile a little brighter
D G
It seems at Christmas time
[Chorus]
Em
It's Christmas in America
C G
Let the angels sing
G Em
It's Christmas in America
C D
Let freedom ring
G Em
Let peace resound throughout the world
C Em
Especially on this day
G Em
It's Christmas in America
C D G G
God bless the USA
[Verse 2]
D
The kids get so excited
C G
Preparing for the day
C Em
Their letters to Santa have all been sent
F D
The cookies have been baked
G D
The presents under the Christmas tree
C G
Awaits the baby child
C G
It seems to mean so much more this year
D G
Than it has in quite a while
[Chorus]
Em
It's Christmas in America
C G
Let the angels sing
G Em
It's Christmas in America
C D
Let freedom ring
G Em
Let peace resound throughout the world
C G
Especially on this day
G Em
It's Christmas in America
C D G
God bless the USA
[Verse 3]
G
So keep your babies close tonight
C G
Hug your husband, kiss your wife
C Em
Be thankful for this way of life
F D
We're fortunate to share
G
And not forget the ones we've lost
C G
Their memory lives on in our hearts
C Em
They'll be forever in our thoughts
D G
And always in our prayers
[Verse 4]
Em
Unto this world a child is born
C Em
His gift was meant for everyone
G Em
The light of peace shines on and on
C D
And never fades away
G Em
America, America
C Em
Indivisible we are
G Em
One nation under God
D G
And that will never change
[Chorus]
Em
It's Christmas in America
C G
Let the angels sing
G Em
It's Christmas in America
C D
Let freedom ring
G Em
Let peace resound all through the world
C G
Especially on this day
G Em
It's Christmas in America
C D G
God bless the USA
Em
It's Christmas in America
C D G G
God bless the USA
How to play Christmas In America
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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.