Happiness Is Near
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Intro A E/G# F#m
F#m E D E7
A
When you're feeling down
E7
You say nothing's good
D
When you look around
E7
Say you're not understood
A
You say life is bad
E7
No one cares for you
D
Say you're growing dead
E7
Say that you live the blues
A
But it isn't right
D
You know what I mean
E7
You say you're unhappy
A D/E
But that's what you've never been
A
'Cause you've got a home
D
Got all close to you
E7
And so many people
A D/E
Wish they could live like you do
A
Try to be different this Christmas
Bm
Think of those who are really sad
E7
Try to see their Christmas
A D/E
Then you'll see who's growing dead
A
Make someone happy this Christmas
Bm
Think of giving a helping hand
E7
Share with them your Christmas
A
Show them that they've got a friend
( A E/G# F#m )
( F#m E D E7 )
A
You've got ears to hear
E7
You've got legs to run
D
All for you is clear
E7
Got eyes to see the sun
A
Got a mind to think
E7
Know what's right or wrong
D
You've got everything
E7
Your life is bright and strong
A
You know you're all right
D
You know it is true
E7
Can't you see the blessings?
A D/E
The Lord's smiling at you!
A
So, lift up your hands
D
No time to complain
E7
Be different this Christmas
A D/E
And ease someone else's pain
A
Try to be different this Christmas
Bm A/C# D
Think of those who are really sad
E7
Try to see their Christmas
A D/E
Then you'll see who's growing dead
A
Make someone happy this Christmas
Bm A/C# D
Think of giving a helping hand
E7
Share with them your Christmas
A E/F#
Show them that they've got a friend
B
Make someone happy this Christmas
C#m B/D# E
Do help someone stop shedding tears
F#7
Be different this Christmas!
B E/F#
Can't you see happiness is near?
B
And have a very merry Christmas
C#m B/D# E
Don't let anything make you fall
F#7
A very bright Christmas
B G#m
That's what I do wish you all
C#m F#7
A wonderful Christmas
Gº G#m E
That's what I do wish you all
C#m F#7
A very merry Christmas
B
That's what I do wish you all
Final F#/A# G#m E F#7 B
How to play Happiness Is Near
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.