Ill Be Home For Christmas If I Can Be There
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ACapotraste:
5th traste
***Big thanks to martink12au for his input into creating this Tab.***
Tabbed by Robert Da Prato, 18th December, 2023
Define:
Capo on the 5th Fret
B.p.m. 130
4/4 Time Signature
Original Key – A
Capo Key – E
* Single Strum
% Repeat the previous chord
Playing Note:
The strum pattern is d d d u d and the up stroke is either a E7/D C#m7/D or B7sus2
= x24222
depending on what chord your playing, or just play the chords shown in the in the tab.
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[Intro]
|E |% |C#m |% |
|E |% |C#m |% |
[Verse 1] 0:22
E
Oh I'll be home for Christmas
C#m
If I can be there
E
Oh I wouldn't wanna miss it
C#m
If I'm free this year
A
I'll be home for Christmas
B
If I've got the time
A
Set a place for me
B
And maybe I'll swing by
A
Yeah, I know it's been a minute
E B
That I'm only halfway in it
A F#m B B
But I hope that it still shows that you've been on my mind
[Instrumental] 0:59
|E |% |C#m |% |
|E |% |C#m |% |
[Verse 2] 1:13
E
Oh, I'll be home for Christmas
C#m
Maybe a few days late
E
Travel's just a little cheaper
C#m
If you can pick your own dates
A B
Haven't checked the books so I can't say just yet
A B
There's a hundred parties I already can't forget
A
And I know it's been a minute
E B
That I'm only halfway in it
A F#m B
But I hope that it still shows that you're a friend of mine
A
Yeah, I'm sorry it's been a minute
E B
That my heart just isn't in it
A F#m B
But I hope that you still know you're always on my mind
[Instrumental] 2:13
|E |% |C#m |% |
|E |% |C#m |% |
[Verse 3] 2:27
E C#m
Oh, I'll be home for Christmas but I can't stay long
E C#m
Sure I'll carol with the family for maybe just one more song
A B
When it's done, I know we'll start over a hundredth time
A
Yeah, Christmas never ends, so maybe
E
I'll be home for Christmas
A
If I can be there
E
Oh,I'll be home for Christmas
A
If I'm free this year
E
Oh,I'll be home for Christmas
B
If I've got the time
A
Set a place for me and maybe
[Outro] 3:20
E A
I'll be home for Christmas
E A
I'll be home for Christmas
C#m
I'll be home for Christmas
B
If I've got the time
A E*
Set a place for me and maybe
E/D E/D E/D
E
I'll be home for Christmas
E E E E*
I'll be home for Christmas
How to play Ill Be Home For Christmas If I Can Be There
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.