Christmas Must Be Tonight
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Intro
G Em* G Em* G Em* G Em*
[Verso 1]
G Am7
Come down to the manger, see the little stranger
D7 G
Wrapped in swaddling clothes, the prince of peace
G Am7
Wheels start turning, torches start burning
D7 G
The whole wise men who journey from the east
[Refrão]
Em Am D G
How a little baby boy brought the people so much joy
Am C Am C
Son of a carpenter, Mary carried the light
Am D G
This must be Christmas, must be tonight
G Em* G Em*
[Verso 2]
G Am7
A shepherd on the hillside, over my flock I bide
D7 G
On a cold winter night, a band of angels sing
G Am7
In a dream I heard a voice say, "Fear not, come rejoice
D7 G
It's the end of the beginning, praise the new born King"
[Refrão]
Em Am D G
How a little baby boy brought the people so much joy
Am C Am C
Son of a carpenter, Mary carried the light
Am D G
This must be Christmas, must be tonight
G Em* G Em* G Em* G Em*
[Verso 3]
G Am7
I saw it with my own eyes, written up in the skies
D7 G
But why a simple herdsmen such as I
G Am7
And then it came to pass, he was born at last
D7 G
Right below the star that shines on high
[Refrão]
Em Am D G
How a little baby boy brought the people so much joy
Am C Am C
Son of a carpenter, Mary carried the light
Am D G
This must be Christmas, must be tonight
Em Am D G
This must be Christmas, must be tonight
Outro
G Em* G Em* G Em* G Em*
(fade)
How to play Christmas Must Be Tonight
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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.