Last Christmas
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D
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
Bm
But the very next day you gave it away
Em
This year, to save me from tears
A
I' ll give it to someone special
D
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
Bm
But the very next day you gave it away
Em
This year, to save me from tears
A
I ' ll give it to someone
A D
I' ll give it to someone special
D Bm Em A
D
Once bitten and twice shy
Bm
I keep my distance, but you still catch my eye
Em
Tell me baby, do you recognize me?
A
Well it's been a year, it doesn't surprise me
D
Happy Christmas, I wrapped it up and sent it
Bm
With a note saying "I love you", I meant it
Em
Now I know what a fool I've been
A
But if you kissed me now, I know you'd fool me again
D
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
Bm
But the very next day you gave it away
Em
This year, to save me from tears
A
I' ll give it to someone special
D
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
Bm
But the very next day you gave it away
Em
This year, to save me from tears
A
I' ll give it to someone special
D
Special,
D Bm Em A
Yea yea
D
A crowded room, friends with tired eyes
Bm
I' m hiding from you, and your soul of ice
Em
I thought you were someone to rely on
A
Me, I guess I was a shoulder to cry on
D
A face on a lover with a fire in her heart
Bm Em
A man under cover but you tore me apart (Uh Uh)
A
Now I've found a real love, you'll never fool me again
D
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
Bm
But the very next day you gave it away
Em
This year, to save me from tears
A
I' ll give it to someone special
D
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
Bm
But the very next day you gave it away
Em
This year, to save me from tears
A
I' ll give it to someone special
D Bm Em
A D
I ' ll give it to someone special
How to play Last Christmas
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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.