Its Christmas
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Intro: A | Bm | A | Bm
A D A
Away in a manger no crib for a bed
E Asus2
The little Lord Jesus laid down
A A/C#
His sweet head, the stars in the sky
D A
Looked down where He lay
D Esus A Esus
The little Lord Jesus asleep
A
On the hay
A D A
The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes
E Asus
But little Lord Jesus, no crying
A A/C#
He makes, I love Thee Lord Jesus!
D A D
Look down from the sky and stay
Esus A Esus A
By my cradle til morning is nigh
Esus A
Itâ??s Christmas!
D2 A
The angels are singing
D2 A D2
And I know the reason, the
A
Saviour is born
Esus A
Itâ??s Christmas!
D2 A
The bells are ringing
D2 A Bm
And I feel like shouting
Esus A
Joy to the world!
A D A
Be near me, Lord Jesus I ask Thee to stay
E Asus A
Close by me forever and love me I pray
A/C#
Bless all the dear children
D A
In Thy tender care
D Esus A
And fit us for heaven
Esus A
To live with Thee there
Esus A
Itâ??s Christmas!
D2 A
The angels are singing
D2 A D2
And I know the reason, the
A
Saviour is born
Esus A
Itâ??s Christmas!
D2 A
The bells are ringing
D2 A Bm
And I feel like shouting
Esus A
Joy to the world!
A
Go tell it on the mountain,
Esus A
Over the hills and everywhere!
D
Go, tell it on the mountain that
Esus A
Jesus Christ is born!
A | A | E | A
C#dim | D D#dim | E | A
Esus A
Itâ??s Christmas!
D2 A
The angels are singing
D2 A D2
And I know the reason, the
A
Saviour is born
Esus A
Itâ??s Christmas!
D2 A
The bells are ringing
D2 A Bm
And I feel like shouting
Esus A
Joy to the world!
Esus A
Joy to the world!
Esus A
Joy to the world!
How to play Its Christmas
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.