The Greatest Gift Of All
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G Em
Dawn is slowly breaking
C D
Our friends have all gone home
G Em
You and I are waiting
C D
For Santa Claus to come
G Em
There's a present by the tree
C D
Stockings on the wall
D G
Knowing you're in love with me
C D G G
Is the greatest gift of all
C Am
The fire is slowly fading
F G
Chill is in the air
C Am
All the gifts are waiting
F G
For children everywhere
C Am
Through the window, I can see
C G
Snow begin to fall
G9 C
Knowing you're in love with me
F G C A
Is the greatest gift of all
D Bm
Just before I go to sleep
G A
I hear a church bell ring
D Bm
Merry Christmas, everyone
G A
Is the song it sings
D Bm
So I say a silent prayer
G A
For creatures great and small
A9 D
Peace on earth, goodwill to man
G A D
Is the greatest gift of all
A9 D
Peace on earth, goodwill to man
G A D
Is the greatest gift of all
How to play The Greatest Gift Of All
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.