I'll Be Home For Christmas
View chords used in this chart
C Dm7/C Em7/C Fmaj7/G
I'll be home for Christmas
Cmaj7 Gm7/Bb Dm7 G7
You can plan on me
Dm7 Gadd11 C Am7
Please have snow and mistletoe
D7 Am7 F6/G G7
And presents on the tree
C Dm7/C Em7/C Fmaj7/G
Christmas Eve will find me
Cmaj7 Gm7/Bb Dm7 G7
Where the love light gleams
Fmaj7/C Fmin7 Cmaj7 A7
I'll be home for Christmas
Dm7/F Fmin7 C Cmaj7
If only in my dreams
C Dm7/C Em7/C Fmaj7/G
I'll be home for Christmas
Cmaj7 Gm7/Bb Dm7 G7
You can plan on me
Dm7 Gadd11 C Am7
Please have snow and mistletoe
D7 Am7 F6/G G7
And presents on the tree
C Dm7/C Em7/C Fmaj7/G
Christmas Eve will find me
Cmaj7 Gm7/Bb Dm7 G7
Where the love light gleams
Fmaj7/C Fmin7 Cmaj7 A7
I'll be home for Christmas
Dm7/F Fmin7 C Cmaj7
If only in my dreams
Dm7/F Fmin7 C Cmaj7
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.