Jingle Bell Broke
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G
I've been trying to sum up the most joyful parts of my life
Cadd9
Pile of laundry and no money in my bank account
G
Taking cues from the season's change
Em
Never changing a thing
Cadd9
Never changing a thing
Em Cadd9
And Christmas isn't changing either
G
I've handmade my cards cause I can't buy the real thing
Em Cadd9 G
And Christmas isn't changing either this year
G
I've been trying to sum up what makes your life better
Cadd9
And I'm coming to terms that Old Man Winter knows why
G
Taking cues from the season's change
Em
Never changing a thing
Cadd9
Never changing a thing
Em Cadd9
And Christmas isn't changing either
G
You've won everyone over with tact I don't have
Em Cadd9
And Christmas isn't changing either
Em Cadd9
I've been trying to think of a new resolution
Em Cadd9 Em
That it isn't what you spent, but how you spend it
G
I've been trying to sum up the most joyful parts of my life
Cadd9
Stack of bills and no money in my bank account
How to play Jingle Bell Broke
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.