Mistletoe - Colbie Caillat
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Capo on 5th Fret
 
Intro G C x4
 
Verse:
G
Great
C
Fake plastic Mistletoe
G
Wrap me in a great big bow
C
And tear me apart
G
It’s Christmas time
C
So open up the flood gates
G
Tell me that you’ll be late
C
And rip me apart
 
Pre-Chorus:
Em D C
Cause you say that, you say that things will be alright
Em D C
But I’ve heard that, I’ve heard that so many times and I know that..
 
Chorus:
G
It’s not Christmas if the snow don’t fall
C
And I’m still standing here 3 feet small
Em
Lose our troubles because after all
C
It’s Christmas time
 
Verse:
G
Cold
C
Icing on the walkways
G
Slip into the games we play
C
We’re falling apart
 
G
A great big house
C
That’s made out of ginger bread
G
Crumbles to the ground
C
We’re breaking apart
 
Pre-Chorus:
Em D C
But you said that, you said that things would be alright
Em D C
But I’ve heard that, I’ve heard that so many times and I know that
 
Chorus:
G
It’s not Christmas if the snow don’t fall
C
And I’m still standing here 3 feet small
Em
Lose our troubles because after all
C
It’s Christmas time
 
Bridge:
G
And I’ve been waiting for you to come
C
And it’s hard cause I feel so alone
Em
And I just want you to come home
 
G
And I’ve been waiting for you to come
C
And it’s hard cause I feel so alone
Em
And I just want you to come home
 
Chorus x2 (Repeat twice):
G
It’s not Christmas if the snow don’t fall
C
And I’m still standing here 3 feet small
Em
Lose our troubles because after all
C
It’s Christmas time
 
G
It’s Christmas time again
C
And all your friends, all your friends
Em
Are smiling
C G (to end song)
It’s Christmas time

How to play Mistletoe

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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.

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