Its the most wonderful time of the year
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D G/A D7M G/A D7M G/A D7M G/A
It's the most wonderful time of the year,
G Gdim D B7
With the kids jingle belling and everyone telling you,
G E7 Bm7(5b) Fdim E7
"Be of good cheer" --
A7 D F#m G A7 D F#m G A7
It's the most wonderful time of the year.
A7 D F#m G A7 D F#m G A7
It's the hap - happiest sea-son of all,
G Gdim D B7
With those holiday greetings and gay happy meetings
G E7 Bm7(5b) Fdim E7
When friends come to call;
A7 D F#m G A7 D7 Am7 D7
It's the hap - happiest sea - son of all.
[Refrão] Em7 A7 D Bm7
There'll be parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting
Em7 A7 D D7
And caroling out in the snow;
Gm7 Gdim D B7
There'll be scary ghost stories and tales of the glories
Em7 Fdim A7
Of Christmases long, long ago.
A7 D F#m G A7 D F#m G A7
It's the most wonderful time of the year.
G Gdim D B7
There'll be much mistletoeing and hearts will be glowing
G E7 Bm7(5b) Fdim E7
When loved ones are near;
A7 D F#m G A7 D7 Am7 D7
It's the most wonderful time of the year.
[Refrão] Em7 A7 D Bm7
There'll be parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting
Em7 A7 D D7
And caroling out in the snow;
Gm7 Gdim D B7
There'll be scary ghost stories and tales of the glories
Em7 Fdim A7
Of Christmases long, long ago.
A7 D F#m G A7 D F#m G A7
It's the most wonderful time of the year.
G Gdim D B7
There'll be much mistletoeing and hearts will be glowing
G E7 Bm7(5b) Fdim E7
When loved ones are near;
A7 D F#m G A7 D F#m G A7
It's the most wonderful time, it's the most wonderful time,
D F#m G A7 D Gdim D
It's the most wonderful time of the year.
How to play Its the most wonderful 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.