Tamales De Navidad
View chords used in this chart
Intro
Gmaj7 D/F# Em7 Cmaj7
[Verso 1]
Gmaj7
Tamales! Tamales! Oh, what a sight!
D/F#
Navidad is here, filling up the night.
Em7
Wrapped in warm masa, a comforting grace,
Cmaj7
Sharing all the flavor, in this happy place.
Gmaj7
It's the taste of the season, a gift we all know,
D/F#
Bringing joy and warmth as the cold winds blow!
[Pré-Refrão]
Gmaj7
The calendar's turned, the year's drawing near,
Cmaj7
Abuela smiles bright, chasing away fear.
Am7
"Come closer, my dears, there's a lesson to learn,
D7
The masa must thicken, no turning we yearn.
Gmaj7
The secret's in love, and the time that we take,"
Cmaj7
Hands dusted in cornmeal, for goodness sake!
Am7
Learning from the ones who have done it before,
D7
Making tamales, and asking for more.
[Refrão]
Gmaj7
The doorbell rings softly, a sound so discreet,
Cmaj7
A kind, smiling neighbor standing on the street.
Am7
A whispered "Feliz Navidad," a hand reaching out,
D7
And a plastic bag with a treasure, no doubt!
Gmaj7
Filled with the steam of a comforting scent,
Cmaj7
A labor of love, beautifully sent.
Am7
There's nothing so grand, no gift so complete,
D7
As a warm, soft tamale, a holiday treat.
[Verso 2]
Gmaj7
The sleighbells are chiming, the table is set,
D/F#
Laughter and music, a night we won't forget.
Em7
Bright papel picado sways with delight,
Cmaj7
As voices and stories dance into the night.
Gmaj7
With family and friends, on this magical day,
D/F#
Tamales and joy light up the way!
[Ponte]
Em7
Tamales! Tamales! Oh, what a sight!
Cmaj7
Navidad is here, filling up the night.
Am7
Wrapped in warm masa, a comforting grace,
D7
Sharing all the flavor, in this happy place.
Em7
It's the taste of the season, a gift we all know,
Cmaj7
Bringing joy and warmth as the cold winds blow!
Final Chorus
Gmaj7
So unwrap the masa, unwrap the cheer,
Cmaj7
Tamales mean love, year after year.
How to play Tamales De Navidad
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 Gmaj7. 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.