The Christmas Wish
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John Denver & The Muppets - The Christmas Wish
From the album: A Christmas Together (1979)
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capo 3
Intro:
|G |A |D F#m |Bm |
|G |A |D |A |
D F#m Bm G A
I don't know if you believe in Christmas
D F#m Bm G A
Or if you have presents underneath the Christmas tree
G A D F#m Bm
But if you believe in love, that will be more than enough
G A D A
For you to come and celebrate with me
D F#m Bm G A
For I have held the precious gift that love brings
D F#m Bm G A
Even though I never saw a Christmas star
G A D F#m Bm
I know there is a light, I have felt it burn inside
G A D D7
And I can see it shining from afar
G A D D7
Christmas is the time to come together
G A D D7
A time to put all differences aside
G A7 D F#m Bm
And I reach out my hand to the family of man
G A D A
To share the joy I feel at Christmas time
D F#m Bm G A
For the truth that binds us all together
D F#m Bm G A
I would like to say a simple prayer
G A D F#m Bm
That at this special time, you will have true peace of mind
G A D A
And love to last throughout the coming year
D F#m Bm G A
D F#m Bm G A
G A D F#m Bm
And if you believe in love, that will be more than enough
G A D F#m Bm
For peace to last throughout the coming year
G A D D7 Dsus2 D
And peace on earth will last throughout the year
How to play The Christmas Wish
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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.