Holidays
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Capo 4
Intro
C G D C7 G D
verse 1
G D
She's the kind of girl who pays for herself
C7 G
And the money don't come rolling in
D
Been living here outside of fifteen years
C7 G Em
Say how do you do, where does she begin
verse 2
D
Those lollipop eyes
Am G
No longer surprised
Eb G D
Still willing to try
verse 3
A G D
Worried she'll get to be just
Big as a house
C7
Her apartment is small
G D
She's got to stay the size of a mouse
verse 4
A G D
Walking around in the
Old neighbourhood
C7
There were several wise-guys
G
She'd do over if she could
Verse 5
Em D
Please no more lies
Am G
Warm September skies
Bb G
Still willing to try
[Refrão]A G Bb F
But the holidays
Bb F
Holidays
Bb F
Holidays
Bb F Eb G D G
Holidays are hard
Verse 6
A G
Sun's so bright
D
She pulls the shade
C7
Puts a dinky dinner in
G D
It's factory made
Verse 7
G
She bought the book
D
How to help yourself
C7
Climb up on the chair girl
G D
And take it down from the shelf
Verse 8
Em D
Cracks open a smile
Am G
Ain't she got style
Bb G
Still willing to try
[Refrão]A G Bb F
But the holidays
Bb F
Holidays
Bb F
Holidays
Bb F Eb G D G
Holidays are hard
How to play Holidays
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.