Happy Christmas
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(John Lennon cover)
Intro
E - Esus2 - Esus4 - E (3x)
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E Esus2 Esus4
So this is Christmas
E F#m F#sus2 F#sus4
And what have we done
F#m B Bsus2 Bsus4
Another year over
B E Esus2 Esus4
A new one just begun
E A Asus2 Asus4
So this is Christmas
A Bm Bsus2 Bsus4
I hope you have fun
Bm E Esus2 Esus4
Your near and your dear ones
E A Asus2 Asus4
Your old and your young
[Refrão]A D Dsus2 Dsus4
So merry Christmas
D E Esus2 Esus4
And a happy New Year
E Bm Bm D
Oh let's hope it's a good one
D A Asus2 Asus4
Without any fear
A A Asus2 Asus4
So this is Christmas
A Bm Bsus2 Bsus4
For weak and for strong
Bm E Esus2 Esus4
A rich and a poor one
E A Asus2 Asus4
The wait is so long
{Chorus} (2x)
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A Asus2 Asus4 A Bm Bsus2 Bsus4 Bm
War is o - ver, if you want it
E Esus2 Esus4 E A Asus2 Asus4 A
War is o - ver, if you want it
(2x)
How to play Happy 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 E. 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.