Jingle Bell Rock
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Jingle-bells swing and jingle-bells ring. [C C#dim Dm7 G7]
Snowin' and blowin' up bushels of fun, [Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7]
Now the jingle hop has begun. [Dm7 G7+5]
Jingle-bell, jingle-bell, jingle-bell rock, [C]
Jingle-bells chime in jingle-bell time. [C C#dim Dm7 G7]
Dancin' and prancin' in Jingle Bell Square [Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7]
In the frosty air. [D7 G7 C]
What a bright time; it's the right time [F F#dim]
To rock the night away. [C]
Jingle bell time is a swell time [Am7 D7 Am7 D7]
To go glidin' in a one-horse sleigh. [G7 Dm7 G7]
Giddy-ap jingle horse; pick up your feet; [C]
Jingle around the clock. [C Gm6 A4 A7]
Mix and mingle in a jinglin' beat; [F Fm6]
That's the jingle-bell rock. [D7 G7 C]
G7+5: xx3443
Gm6: xx2333
How to play Jingle Bell Rock
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.