Day After Christmas
View chords used in this chart
CAPO I
Intro
G,C,G,C
verse 1
Em C G D
Here comes the letdown Christmas is over
Em C G D
Here comes the meltdown, there goes the cheer
Em C G D
But before we have a breakdown, let us remember
Am G C
The light of the world is still here
Chorus
G D Am C
Happy day after Christmas
G D Am C
And merry rest of the year
G D Am C
Even when Christmas is over
Am D G
The light of the world is still here
C
The light of the world
verse 2
Em C G D
Come January I’m ready for summer
Em C G D
The Super Bowl’s over and I’ll settle for spring
Em C G D
Sometimes we all need a change in the weather
Am G C
But it won’t change the reason we sing
Chorus
G D Am C
Happy day after Christmas
G D Am C
And merry rest of the year
G D Am C
Even when Christmas is over
Am D G
The light of the world is still here
C
The light of the world
G
The light of the world
C
The light of the world
G D
The light of the world
verse 3
Em C G D
So take down the stockings, take back the sweaters
Em C G D
Take down the lights and the star and the tree
Em C G D
But don’t let this world take your joy after Christmas
Am G C
Take joy to the world and just sing
Chorus
G D Am C
Happy day after Christmas
G D Am C
And merry rest of the year
G D Am C
Even when Christmas is over
Am D G
The light of the world is still here (X2)
C
The light of the world
G
The light of the world
C
The light of the world
G C G C
The light of the world
How to play Day After Christmas
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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.