It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
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[Intro]d: E7 Cdim Bm5-/7 E7 A7 D
A7 D6 D9 G G/B D D7M F#7 G
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go.
Em7 G/B A7 D7M F#m B7
Take a look in the five and ten, glistening once again,
E7 Cdim Bm5-/7 E7 A7
With candy canes and silver lanes aglow.
A7 D6 D9 G G/B D D7M F#7 G
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, toys in every store,
E7 Bm5-/7 A7 Fdim D F#m B7
But the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be
B7/F# G A7 D G D
On your own front door.
Bridge:
D7M F#7 C#m5-/7 Bm5-/7 F#7
A pair of Hopalong* boots and a pistol that shoots
F#7 C#m5-/7 Bm
Are the wishes of Barney and Ben.
E7 Fdim Bm5-/7 E7
Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk
Bm5-/7 Fdim A7
Is the hope of Janice and Jen.
A A7M A7 A7/6 Em7 Fdim A7
And Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again.
A7 D6 D9 G G/B D D7M F#7 G
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go.
Em7 G/B A7 D7M F#m B7
There's a tree in the grand hotel, one in the park as well,
E7 Cdim Bm5-/7 E7 A7
The sturdy kind that doesn't mind the snow.
A7 D6 D9 G G/B D D7M F#7 G
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, soon the bells will start.
E7 Bm5-/7 A7 Fdim D F#m B7
And the thing that will make them ring is the carol that you sing
B7/F# G A7 F#7 B7 G A7 D
Right within your heart, right within your heart.
How to play It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E7. 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.