Deck The Halls
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CAPO: 4
Intro: C
verse 1
Deck the hall with boughs of holly
Dm G C
Tra la la la la, la la la la
‘Tis the season to be jolly
Dm G C
Tra la la la la, la la la la
Dm Em
Don we now our gay apparel
F G
Tra la la la la la, la la la la
C
Troll the ancient Yuletide carol
Dm G C
Tra la la la la, la la la la
verse 2
See the blazing Yule before us
Dm G C
Tra la la la la, la la la la
Strike the harp and join Chorus
Dm G C
Tra la la la la, la la la la
Dm Em
Follow me in merry measure
F G
Tra la la la la la, la la la la
C
While I tell of Yuletide treasure
Dm G C
Tra la la la la, la la la la
verse 3
Fast away the old year passes
Dm G C
Tra la la la la, la la la la
Hail the new, ye lads and lasses
Dm G C
Tra la la la la, la la la la
Dm Em
Sing we joyous, all together
F G
Tra la la la la la, la la la la
C
Heedless of wind and weather
Dm G C
Tra la la la la, la la la la
How to play Deck The Halls
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.