Christmas in killarney
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Intro:
D G D Em D A D
VERSE:
D
The holly green, the ivy green
G D
The prettiest picture you've ever seen
G D
Is Christmas in Killarney
Em A D
With all of the folks at home
D
It's nice, you know, to kiss your beau
G D
While cuddling under the mistletoe
G D
And Santa Claus you know, of course
Em A D
Is one of the boys from home
BRIDGE:
Bm
The door is always open
F#m Bm
The neighbors pay a call
A
And Father John before he's gone
Em A
Will bless the house and all
D
Our Hearts are light, our spirits bright
G A Bm
We'll celebrate our joy tonight
G D
Is Christmas in Killarney
Em A D
With all of the folks at home
(REPEAT VERSE)
(BRIDGE:)
We'll decorate the Christmas tree
When all the family's here
Around a roaring fire
We will raise a cup of cheer
There's gifts to bring, And songs to sing
And laughs to make the rafters ring
Is Christmas in Killarney
With all of the folks at home
(REPEAT VERSE)
(BRIDGE:)
We'll take the horse and sleigh all
Across the fields of snow
Listening to the jingle bells
Everywhere we go
How grand it feels to click your heels
And dance away to the jigs and reels
It's Christmas in Killarney
With all of the folks at home
(REPEAT VERSE)
G D
Is Christmas in Killarney
Em A D
With all of the folks at home
(end)
CHORDS:
D (xx0232)
G (320003)
Em (022000)
A (x02220)
Bm (x24432)
F#m(244222)
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How to play Christmas in killarney
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.