Last Year
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Intro
G D C D G
D C D
[Verso 1]
G D C D
I got the boxes down from the attic
G D C D
And put the tree up in the room
G D C D G D C D
And unwrapped every ornament covered in pages from last year's Sunday Tribune
Em C
And just about every one of them reminds me of you
Em A D G
Just knickknacks and flashbacks and yesteryear's news
[Refrão]
D C D
Oh, it's that time again
G D C D
Full of memories with loved ones, family and friends
Em D C G/B Am G D
But this Christmas, it just won't compare without you here
C G
I guess there's always last year
Interlude
G D C D
[Verso 2]
G D C D
You are laughing by the light of the fireplace
G D C D
Every time I close my eyes
G D C D
The best days of my life were those cold winter nights
G D C D
And even though I realize
Em C
There will never be another December like that
Em A7 D G
I'm trying to be thankful for what we had
[Refrão]
D C D
Oh, it's that time again
G D C D
Full of memories with loved ones, family and friends
Em D C G/B Am G D
But this Christmas, it just won't compare without you here
C G
I guess there's always last year
Am G D
I found a picture of you in the snow
G G/B C
And that Christmas sweater next to letters you wrote
Am G D G
Do you know you're the reason I love this season so?
Guitar Solo
G C D G D
C D G
[Refrão]
D C D G D C D
Oh, it's that time again
Em D C G/B Am G D
But this Christmas, it won't be the same without you here
C G
I guess there's always last year
Outro
G D C D G
D C D G D
C D G D C
D G C G
How to play Last Year
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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.