Christmas Tonight
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G E
Christmas tree
D G Em C D
Baby baby you and me
G
We untangle pines
D G D
And hung some memories
G E
Suit and tie
D G Em C D
Places to be tonight
G D
Girl you gotta know I don't wanna go
C D
It's so toasty warm inside
G E A
Baby let's just light the fire
D
But I got a new dress
G E A
Doesn't look real safe to drive
D
You bought me that necklace
G E
We won't know what we're missing
A D G Em C D
If we don't go out for Christmas tonight
G E
So much snow
D G Em C D
The wind you know is bound to blow
G D
And mess up your hair make it very wet
C D
Let's don't go
G D Bm Am D
It's too late whatever would we say
G
We shouldn't break our plans
A
Let down our friends
Bm E Am
Baby you best behave
G E Am
Baby let's just light the fire
D
What about the city
G E Am
Doesn't look so safe to drive
D
But the drive's so pretty
G Bm
We won't know what we're missing
A D G Em C D
If we don't go out for Christmas tonight
E
You lookin' too good to share
A F#m A Bm
And maybe our friends won't care
D E A
Baby we always got next year
Instrumental : D F A F#m D Em A F#m Bm A Em
A D
Baby let's just light the fire
E
I'll get the matches
A Bm
Doesn't look real safe to drive
E
I'll grab some glasses
G
We won't know what we're missing
Bm E
If we don't go out for Christmas
A Dm
Maybe we should stay in baby
A F#m
Won't know what we're missing
Bm E
If we don't go out for Christmas tonight
A D E A
How to play Christmas 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.