Jingle Bells
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[Verso 1]
G C
Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh,
Am D7 G
O'er the fields we go, laughing all the way.
G C
Bells on bob-tails ring, making spirits bright,
Am D D7 G D7
What fun it is to ride and sing a sleighing song tonight. Oh!
[Refrão]
G C G
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way!
Am C
Oh what fun it is to ride
A7 D7
In a one-horse open sleigh, hey!
G C G
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way!
Am G
Oh what fun it is to ride
D7 G
In a one-horse open sleigh
[Verso 2]
G C
Now the ground is white, go it while you're young
Am D7 G
Take the girls along and sing this sleighing song
G C
Just bet a bobtailed bay, two forty as his speed
Am D D7 G
Hitch him to an open sleigh and crack! you'll take the lead. Oh!
[Refrão]
G C G
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way!
Am G
Oh what fun it is to ride
A7 D7
In a one-horse open sleigh, hey!
G C G
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way!
Am C/E
Oh what fun it is to ride
D7 G
In a one-horse open sleigh
Am G
Oh what fun it is to ride
D D7 D/F# G
In a one-horse open sleigh
How to play Jingle Bells
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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.