The Christmas Waltz
View chords used in this chart
G G6 C Am Am7 Dm7 G7
Frosted window panes, candles gleaming inside
C7M C7/9+ Dm7 G7
Painted candy canes on the tree
C Am Dm7 G7
Santa's on his way, he's filled his sleigh
C7M Am Dm7 G7
With things, things for you and for me
G G6 C Am Am7 Dm7 G7
It's that time of year when the world falls in love
C7M Cm7/6 Dm7 G7
Ev'ry song you hear seems to say
C9 Am Dm7 G7 Gdim A7
"Merry Christmas! May your New Year dreams come true"
Dm7 G7 C7M Am7
And this song of mine in three-quarter time
Dm7 G7 Dm7 G6 C
Wishes you and yours the same thing, too
Interlude: G G6 C Am Am7 Dm7 G7 C7M C7/9+ Dm7 G7 C Am Dm7 G7
C7M Am Dm7 G7
G G6 C Am Am7 Dm7 G7
It's that time of year when the world falls in love
C7M C7/9+ Dm7 G7
Ev'ry song you hear seems to say
C9 Am Dm7 G7 Gdim A7
"Merry Christmas! May your New Year dreams come true"
Dm7 G7 C7M Am7
And this song of mine in three-quarter time
Dm7 G7 Dm7 G6 C
Wishes you and yours the same thing, too
How to play The Christmas Waltz
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 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.