Post-Christmas Time
View chords used in this chart
Ab Gm/D Ebmaj7/D
[Verse 1]
Bb
Sleigh
Ab Ab**
Safe and sound
Gm G Eb
And still we sigh
Ab*
Drown
Ab Ab(no5)
Eiderdown
Gm Eb
[Chorus]
Cm Fm
Wait, honey take your time
Gm Eb*
Let the wind blow, let it snow
Cm*
You look fine
Fm*
Don't apologize
Gm
Honey, I know
Eb
It's alright
[Verse 2]
Ab** Ab*
Still, we'll be quiet
Gm
In far good times
Abmaj7
Safe in your faith
Gm
In Jesus Christ
Cm Fm*
You tried, but your tongue was tied
Gm
Let your heart know
Ebmaj7
Let it go
Cm
It's alright
Fm
It's Post-Christmas time
Gm
Let the light shine
Eb
I don't mind
[Bridge]
Ab Fm Gm Eb Ebmaj7
Ab Fm Gm Eb
Ab Fm
Run for your life
Gm G5 N.C.
It's Post-Christmas time
[Chorus]
N.C. Cm Fm*
Just go, no one has to know
Gm
Let the wind blow
Eb*
Let it snow
Cm**
It's just fine
Fm*
Don't apologize
Gm
Honey, I know
Ebmaj7 ^ Abmaj7 Ebmaj7 *
It's alright
Eb* Fm*
Blow, though it's ten below
Gm
Let it all go
Ebmaj7*
It's time
Cm
Now don't cry
Fm
It's Post-Christmas time
Gm
Let the light shine
Ebmaj7
I don't mind
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the line "Let it go" with chord Ebmaj7 could instead be played
6-6-x-x-4-x
3-1-1-1-3-3
and the sequence before the last chorus played as
Abmaj7: 4-6-5-5-4-x
Ebmaj7^: 6-6-0-0-4-x
*: 5-5-3-3-3-x
Played/improvised on a guitar missing the high E string.
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Artist: Parenthetical Girls
Song: Post-Christmas Time
Album: Parenthetical Girls Save Christmas
transcribed by Sophie (sleetmaa@gmail.com)
How to play Post-Christmas Time
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Ab. 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.