I'll Be Home For Christmas
View chords used in this chart
C Cdim Dm7 G7
I'll be home for Christmas
Am Gm6 A7 Dm7 Edim
You can count on me
F Fdim C C/B Am7 Am7/G
Please have snow and mistletoe
D7 Dm7 G9 G7
And presents on the tree
C Cdim Dm7 G7
Christmas Eve will find me
C Gm6 A7 Dm7
Where the love light gleams
F Fdim C C/B A7
I'll be home for Christmas
D7 D7/9 Dm7 Fdim C C/B Am7 Am7/G G#7 G7
If only in my dreams
C Cdim Dm7 G7
I'll be home for Christmas
Am Gm6 A7 Dm7 Edim
You can count on me
F Fdim C C/B Am7 Am7/G
Please have snow and mistletoe
D7 Dm7 G9 G7
And presents on the tree
C Cdim Dm7 G7
Christmas Eve will find me
C Gm6 A7 Dm7
Where the love light gleams
F Fdim C C/B A7
I'll be home for Christmas
D7 D7/9 Dm7 Fdim C C/B Am7 Am7/G F Fdim G7 C7M
If only in my dreams
How to play I'll Be Home For 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 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.