Lonely Christmas
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Am
[Verse 1]
Am
When the nights are getting longer,
F G
In a time that everybody dreams,
Am
When the lonely heart it hunger,
F G
To be together with a love light gleams,
Dm
When the Christmas carols echo,
F G
Joyous voices angels, sweet and clear,
Dm
When the year draws to its close,
F G
I can only wish that you were here.
[Chorus]
F
It's a lonely Christmas,
G Am
'cause you're not here with me,
F
It's a lonely Christmas,
G Em
If only I could be,
Fmaj7 G
In your tender arms tonight,
Am
My whole world could shatter,
Dm G Am
So lonely without you by my side.
[Verse 2]
Am
When the snow is on the meadow,
F G
Silver stars sweep across the sky,
Am
When the moon casts a shadow,
F G
I can feel the loneliness inside,
Dm
When the Christmas carols echo,
F G
Joyous voices angels sweet and clear,
Dm
When the year draws to its close,
F G
I can only wish that you were here.
[Chorus]
F
It's a lonely Christmas,
G Am
'cause you're not here with me,
F
It's a lonely Christmas,
G Em
If only I could be,
Fmaj7 G
In your tender arms tonight,
Am
My whole world could shatter,
Dm G Am
So lonely without you by my side.
[Chorus]
F
It's a lonely Christmas,
G Am
'cause you're not here with me,
F
It's a lonely Christmas,
G Em
If only I could be,
Fmaj7 G
In your tender arms tonight,
Am
My whole world could shatter,
Dm G Am
So lonely without you by my side.
[Outro]
Am
How to play Lonely Christmas
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.