Christmas Light Looking
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Intro
Gmaj7 D/F# Em7 Cmaj7
Gmaj7
Jingling through the neighborhood, let's ride
D/F#
It's Christmas magic, side by side
[Verso 1]
Gmaj7
Pajamas on, hot cocoa cups
D/F#
Kids in the backseat, all lit up
Em7
Eyes wide open, full of cheer
Cmaj7
Each house a wonder, year to year
[Pré-Refrão]
Gmaj7
Baby Jesus in Mary's arm
D/F#
Lots of colors and Christmas charm
Em7
reindeers' bright in neon light
Cmaj7
Santa waves to the kids' delight.
[Refrão]
Gmaj7
But every corner's a debate
D/F#
"Left or right?!" "Oh no! Too late!"
Em7
Bless him, Dad, doesn't stand a chance
Cmaj7
In this route-less, four-wheel holiday dance
Gmaj7
It's family time not always smooth
D/F#
A little wild, and full of truth
Em7
Each year we change, a little bit
Cmaj7
Some we lose and some we get
Gmaj7
Never perfect, but always ours
D/F#
Love packed tight in these four doors
Em7
Through tangled lights and traffic stress
Cmaj7
Family is our favorite type of mess!
[Verso 2]
Gmaj7
Dad's sighing loud at the detour sign
D/F#
Mom's rerouting for the ninetieth time
Em7
the music grows, together we sing
Cmaj7
Despite the worse, smiles we bring
Gmaj7
in the backseat, joy runs deep
D/F#
laughing at elves or falling asleep
Em7
And when a house lights up the sky
Cmaj7
Even grown-ups might whisper, "oh my"
[Pré-Refrão]
Gmaj7
The roads are long, the maps a mess
D/F#
Yet through it all we feel so blessed
[Ponte]
Em7
It's family time - not always smooth
Bm7
A little wild - but full of truth
Cmaj7
Each year we change a little bit
D7
Some we lose and some we get
Em7
It's rarely perfect, yet it's always right
Bm7
Within four doors our love is packed so tight
Cmaj7
Through tangled lights and traffic stress
D7
We find our way through the mess
{Final Chorus}
Gmaj7
One day we'll look back and smile
D/F#
At this joyful, frantic mile
Em7
Where laughter battled nerves and noise
Cmaj7
And chaos couldn't steal our joy
Outro
Em7
It's family time - not always smooth
Bm7
But every bump brings something true
Cmaj7
Each year we grow, a little bit
D7
Some we lose and some we get
Em7
Through all the mess and misdirection
Bm7
We find our hearts in shared reflection
Cmaj7
'Cause even fights and wrong turns bless
D7
Our perfect kind of Christmas mess
How to play Christmas Light Looking
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 Gmaj7. 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.