It's the most wondeful time of the year
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D Bm Em A D Bm Em A
It's the most wonderful time of the year
Em A D
With the kids jingle belling and everyone telling you
G G#dim7
"Be of good cheer"
D Bm Em A D Em A
It's the most wonderful time of the year.
D Bm Em A D Bm Em A
It's the hap - happiest season of all
Em A D
With those holiday greetings and gay, happy meetings
G G#dim7
When friends come to call,
D Bm Em A D Am D
it's the hap - happiest season of all.
G G#dim7 D Bm
There'll be parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting,
Em A D
and caroling out in the snow.
Gm C F Dm
There'll be scary ghost stories and tales of the glories
Em7/5- Bb Em A
of Christmases long, long ago.
D Bm Em A D Bm Em A
It's the most wonderful time of the year.
Em A D
There'll be mistle-toeing, and hearts will be glowing
G G#dim7
when loved ones are near.
D Bm Em A D
It's the most wonderful time of the year.
How to play It's the most wondeful time of the year
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.