Green Christmas
View chords used in this chart
INTRO: Dmaj7 Cmaj7 (4x)
VERSE 1:
Dmaj7 Cmaj7 Dmaj7 Cmaj7
The streets are filled with Christmas cheer
Dmaj7 Cmaj7 Dmaj7 Cmaj7
At least it's only once a year
D G A Bm
Perfect parcels tied with perfect bows,
E A
And carols ringing in my ear
Dmaj7 Cmaj7 Dmaj7 Cmaj7
I'm bundled up against the cold
Dmaj7 Cmaj7 Dmaj7 Cmaj7
Lines wherever gifts are sold
D G A Bm
Each shop window displays a Christmas scene
E A
For everybody young and old
[Refrão]D Em Bm G
Icicles on eavestroughs and tinsel on the tree,
Asus A Dmaj7 Cmaj7
But it's a green Christmas for me
Dmaj7 Cmaj7
VERSE 2:
Dmaj7 Cmaj7 Dmaj7 Cmaj7
Couples skating on the pond {couples skating on the pond}
Dmaj7 Cmaj7 Dmaj7 Cmaj7
Makin' angels on the lawn {makin' angels on the lawn}
D G A Bm
Five red mittens drying on the rad
E A
And needles shedding tannenbaum
[Refrão]D Em Bm G
Red bows on the railings and snowflakes on the ground,
Asus A Dmaj7 Cmaj7 A
But it's a green Christmas in this town
BRIDGE:
G D G
Green, cos of everything I miss
D G
All this mistletoe, no kiss
G D
And with every Christmas wish
G E
There would be no greater gift
A (let ring)
Than to have this envy lift
INSTRUMENTAL: Dmaj7 (2x)
Dmaj7 Cmaj7 (8x)
VERSE 3:
Dmaj7 Cmaj7 Dmaj7 Cmaj7
(Fa la la la...) Carolers are at my door (Fa la la la...)
Dmaj7 Cmaj7 Dmaj7 Cmaj7
Don't wanna hear them anymore
[Refrão]D Em
Stockings on the mantle
Bm G
The snow's here everyday
Asus A D
But it's a green Christmas anyway
D G A Bm
Red nose on the reindeer and tinsel on the tree
Asus A Dmaj7 Cmaj7
Cmaj7
But it's a green Christmas for me
Dmaj7 Cmaj7 (3x)
Dmaj7 (whistling)
How to play Green Christmas
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 Dmaj7. 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.