Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
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Capo 1
G Em Am7 D
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
G Em Am7 D
Let your heart be light
G Gmaj7 Cmaj7 B7 Em7 Em6 Em6- D7
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
G Em Am7 D
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
G Em Am7 D
Make the Yuletide gay
G Gmaj7 Cmaj7 B7 Em7 Em6 Em6- G7
From now on, our troubles will be miles away
C Cdim Bm Bm7
Here were are as in olden days
Gdim Am7 D7 Gmaj7
happy golden days of yore
Em F#7 Bm Bm7 Bm
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Am7 Am D7
gather near to us once more
G Gmaj7 D# D4 D
Through the years we all will be together
G D7sus4 D# D4 D
If the Fates allow
G Gmaj7 Cmaj7 B7 Em7 Em6 Em6- G7
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough
C Cmaj7 C Am7 D7 G
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
G Em Am7 D G
How to play Have Yourself A Merry Little 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.