Christmas Time Is Here
View chords used in this chart
Tuning:Standard
Capo 9
All chords relative to capo (so capo = 0)
Love this simple version, so intimate and candlelight-y :)
Chords used:
C Am7 F Em Dm Cmaj7 A#maj7
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e|----------0---0---1------------|
B|--1---1---1---0---3---5---3----|
G|--0---0---2---0---2---4---2----|
D|--2---2---3---2---0---5---3----|
A|--3---0---3---2-------3---1----|
E|----------1---0----------------|
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e|-------------------------------------------|
B|----(1)-------(1)-------(1)--------(1)-----|
G|-----0---------0---------0----------0------|
D|---2-----2---2-----2---2-----2----2--------|
A|-3---------0---------3---------0-----------|
E|-------------------------------------------|
Intro: C Am7 C Am7
C Am7
Christmas time is here
C Am7
Happiness and cheer
F Em
Fun for all that children call
Dm G
Their favorite time of year
C Am7
Snowflakes in the air
C Am7
Carols everywhere
F Em
Olden times and ancient rhymes
Dm G
Of love and dreams to share
Cmaj7 A#maj7
Sleigh bells in the air
Cmaj7 A#maj7
Beauty everywhere
F Em
Yuletide by the fireside
Dm G
And joyful memories there
C Am7
Christmas time is here
C Am7
We'll be drawing near
F Em
Oh, that we could always see
Dm C
Such spirit through the year
(C) Am7 C Am7 F Em Dm G
Cmaj7 A#maj7
Sleigh bells in the air
Cmaj7 A#maj7
Beauty everywhere
F Em
Yuletide by the fireside
Dm G
And joyful memories there
C Am7
Christmas time is here
C Am7
We'll be drawing near
F Em
Oh, that we could always see
Dm G
Such spirit through the year
F C
Such spirit through the year
(C) Am7 C Am7 C Am7 end on C bass
How to play Christmas Time Is Here
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 C. 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.