Santa I'm Right Here
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Intro: Em A7 (x4)
Em
I was downtown Christmas shopping
A7
Such a busy city street
C D Em
I don't know how I noticed the piece of paper at my feet
Em A7
But somethin' made me pick it up, instead of goin' on my way
C
I stopped and froze right in my tracks
B Em
As I read what it had to say
Chorus:
G
Oh Santa, if you can't find me
C
We're livin' out here on the street
Em C
But I'll be watchin' for you
Em C
You're not gonna forget me, are you
G
Daddy says he knows you'll try
C D
But we might be too hard to find this year
Em
Oh Santa, I'm right here
Em A7 (x2)
Em
It said, we don't have our house no more
A7
I wish we could go home
C D Em
Mama says we will some day and she prays it won't be long
Em A7
But they closed daddy's factory and took most of our things
C
Now Santa, I don't need too much
B Em
So this year could you bring
C
Bring my mom a coat that's warm
G
Cause the one she's got is awful torn
C
Maybe dad could help you work
Am C G C
Makin' toys for boys and girls
CHORUS
Em A7 (repeat to the end while repeating "I'm right here")
Chords:
A7 = x02020
Am = x02210
B = x24442(bar chord) or xx4442
C = x32010
D = xx0232
Em = 022000
G = 320003
How to play Santa I'm Right Here
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.