Christmas Is The Time To Say I Love You
View chords used in this chart
D G D
Christmas is the time to say "I love you"
D Bm Em
Share the joys of laughter and good cheer
G E D
Christmas is the time to say "I love you"
Bm Em A D
And a feeling that will last all through the year
D G D
On the corner carolers are singing
D Bm Em
There’s a touch of magic in the air
G E D Bm
From grownup to minor no one could be finer
Em A
Times are hard but no one seems to care
D G D
Christmas Eve and all the world is watching
D Bm Em
Santa guides his reindeer through the dark
G E D Bm
From rooftop to chimney, from Harlem to Bimini
Em A D
They will find a way into your heart
D G D
Christmas is the time to say "I love you"
D Bm Em
Share the joys of laughter and good cheer
G E D
Christmas is the time to say "I love you"
Bm Em A D
And a feeling that will last all through the year
( D G D
D Bm Em
G E D
Bm Em A D )
D G D
Just outside the window snow is falling
D Bm Em
But here beside the fire we share the glow
G E D
Of moonlight and brandy, sweet talk and candy
Em A
Sentiments that everyone should know
D G D
Memories of the year that lays behind us
D Bm Em
Wishes for the year that's yet to come
G E D Bm
And it stands to reason that good friends in season
Em A D
Make you feel that life has just begun
D G D
Christmas is the time to say I love you
D Bm Em
Share the joys of laughter and good cheer
G E D
Christmas is the time to say I love you
Bm Em A D
And a feeling that will last all through the year
G E D Bm
So when spirits grow lighter and hopes are shinin' brighter
Em A D
Then you know that Christmas time is here
How to play Christmas Is The Time To Say I Love You
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 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.