Christmas Times A-Comin - The Stonemans

Christmas Times A-Comin

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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
"Christmas Time's A-Comin'" - The Stonemans
Track 3 of 11 on the album "A Stoneman Christmas" (1968)
 
[!] Link to song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zh-JB1C8nJ0 [!]
 
[Intro]
D
A7
D
A7 D
 
[Chorus]
D
Christmas time's a-coming
A7
Christmas time's a-coming
D
Christmas time's a-coming
A7 D
And I know I'm going home
 
[Verse 1]
D
Holly in the window
A7
My heart's a-yearning
D
Tall pines' a-humming
A7 D
'cause Christmas time's a-coming
 
[Pre-Chorus]
D
Can't you hear them bells a-ringing, ringing?
G
Joy for all, hear them singing
D
When it's snowing, I'll be going
A7 D
Back to my country home
 
[Chorus]
D
Christmas time's a-coming
A7
Christmas time's a-coming
D
Christmas time's a-coming
A7 D
And I know I'm going home
 
[Banjo Solo]
D
A7
D
A7 D
 
[Verse 2]
D
Snowflakes are falling
A7
My home's a-calling
D
Can't walk for running
A7 D
'cause Christmas time's a-coming
 
[Pre-Chorus]
D
Can't you hear them bells a-ringing, ringing?
G
Joy for all, hear them singing
D
When it's snowing, I'll be going
A7 D
Back to my country home
 
[Chorus]
D
Christmas time's a-coming
A7
Christmas time's a-coming
D
Christmas time's a-coming
A7 D
And I know I'm going home
 
[Mandolin Solo]
D
A7
D
A7 D
 
[Pre-Chorus]
D
Can't you hear them bells a-ringing, ringing?
G
Joy for all, hear them singing
D
When it's snowing, I'll be going
A7 D
Back to my country home
 
[Chorus]
D
Christmas time's a-coming
A7
Christmas time's a-coming
D
Christmas time's a-coming
A7 D
And I know I'm going home

How to play Christmas Times A-Comin

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The first identified chord is E. 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.

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