Hot Buttered Rum
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Intro: F Bb F
verse 1
F
When chimney smoke hangs still and low
Bb
Across the stubbled fields of snow
F
And angry skies reach down and seize
C
The sorry blackened bones of trees
F Bb
In the dead of winter when the silent snowbirds come
[Refrão]
F C F
You're my sweet maple sugar, honey, hot buttered rum
F Bb F
verse 2
F
When dreary Christmas decorations
Bb
Line the streets and filling stations
F
And dime store Santas can't disguise
C Am
Their empty hands and empty eyes
F Am Dm F Bb
In the dead of winter when the tinsel angels come
[Refrão]
F C F
You're my sweet maple sugar, honey, hot buttered rum
Instrumental
verse 3
F
When gloves and boots and woolen parkas
Bb
Bring cold comfort to the heart
F
And bitter memories freeze the tongue
C Am
And songs of love are left unsung
F Am Dm F Bb F Bb
In the dead of winter when the cold feelings come
[Refrão]
F C F
You're my sweet maple sugar, honey, hot buttered rum
Ending
F Am Dm F Bb F Bb
In the dead of winter when the cold feelings come
F Dm C F
You're my sweet maple sugar, honey, hot buttered rum
Outro Instrumental
How to play Hot Buttered Rum
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 F. 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.