I'll Be Home For Christmas
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Capo 4
G Bm Am D7
I'll be home for Christmas,
G7 B5 E7+
You can count on me
Cm D7 G Em
Please have snow, and mistletoe,
Am A7 D D7
and presents on the tree
G Bm Am D7
Christmas Eve will find me,
G7 B5 E7+
Where the love light gleams
C Cm G E7
I'll be home for Christmas,
A7 D7 G
If only in my dreams
Instrumental : G Bm Am D7
G7 B5 E7+
C Cm G E7
A7 D7 G
G Bm Am D7
I'll be home for Christmas,
G7 B5 E7+
You can count on me
Cm D7 G Em
Please have snow, and mistletoe,
Am A7 D D7
and presents on the tree
G Bm Am D7
Christmas Eve will find me,
G7 B5 E7+
Where the love light gleams
C Cm G E7
I'll be home for Christmas,
Am D7 B B6
If only in my dreams
Am D7 G
If only in my dreams
How to play I'll Be Home For 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.