Here Comes Santa Claus
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HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS (Gene Autry, Oakley Haldeman)
performed by Gene Autry (1947)
KEY of Db: capo 1, play in C
F G C A7 Dm G7 C C7 F G C A7 Dm G7 C
C G7
Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, right down Santa Claus lane
G7 C
Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer, pullin' on the reins
F G7 C A7 Dm G7 C C7
Bells are ringin', children singin', all is merry and bright
F G7 C A7 Dm G7 C
Hang your stockings and say your prayers, cause Santa Claus comes tonight
C G7
Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, right down Santa Claus lane
G7 C
He's got a bag that's filled with toys, for boys and girls again
F G7 C A7 Dm G7 C C7
Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle, oh what a beautiful sight
F G7 C A7 Dm G7 C
So jump in bed and cover your head, cause Santa Claus comes tonight
G G D D D D G G C D G E7 Am D7 G G7 C D G E7 Am D7 G
C G7
Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, right down Santa Claus lane
G7 C
He doesn't care if you're rich or poor, he loves you just the same
F G7 C A7 Dm G7 C C7
Santa Claus knows we're all God's children, that makes everything right
F G7 C A7 Dm G7 C
So fill your hearts with Christmas cheer, cause Santa Claus comes tonight
C G7
Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, right down Santa Claus lane
G7 C
He'll come around when the chimes ring out, that it's Christmas morn again
F G7 C A7 Dm G7 C C7
Peace on earth will come to all, if we just follow the light
F G7 C A7 Dm G7 C
So lets give thanks to the lord above, that Santa Claus comes tonight
C C G G G G C C F G C A7 Dm G7 C C7 F G C A7 Dm G7 C
C G7
Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, right down Santa Claus lane
G7 C
Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer, pullin' on the reins
F G7 C A7 Dm G7 C C7
Bells are ringin', children singin', all is merry and bright
F G7 C A7 Dm G7 C
Hang your stockings and say your prayers, cause Santa Claus comes tonight
How to play Here Comes Santa Claus
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Db. 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.