The Perfect Christmas
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[Verso 1]
G C
I've been dreaming of this moment
D G
Every night throughout the year (Eh-he-he)
G C
Now I'm happy, and I know it (I know it)
D G
'Cause the season's finally here (He-he)
Bb Eb
But there's a ton of preparations ('Arations)
F Bb
That we all gotta get done (Gotta get done)
Bb Eb
So gather up the decorations ('Orations)
F D
And get ready to have some fun
C G C G
Pink and yellow, red and green
C D
Orange and purple, and aquamarine
C Cm Bm E
Painting a rainbow with tinsel and lights
C D
Is better together, so let's do it right (Let's go)
[Verso 2]
G Bb
Making it perfect is easier than it sounds
C F G
Time for teamwork, everyone, gather around
C Cm Bm E
It's a race to put a smile on each face
C D
So let's spread the magic all over the place
G Bb
Lollipops, gumdrops, and loads of candy canes
C F G
Twinkling toy shops, and other Dandy things
C Cm Bm E
The bells are ringing, and everyone's singin'
C D
A tune that fills the room with holiday swingin'
C Cm Bm E
It's on its way, so put your head in the game
C D
And we'll make the perfect Christmas, just you wait (Christmas, just you wait)
G Em C D
[Verso 3]
G C
Heya, Rudie, how's your duties?
D G
It's hard to wrap gifts with hooves
G C
Well, it's okay, how's Ginger's baking?
D G
They're cute, but they don't taste that good (Blegh)
Bb Eb
Well, surely, Coal must have hit her goal
F
You gave a job to the rock? (Eh-he-he)
[Ponte]
C Cm Bm E
Now don't get it twisted, I'm glad for your assistance
C Cm D
Go take a well-earned break, and I'll do my best to fix this, trust me
N.C.
Okay, just let us know if you need anything
N.C.
Okay, He-he-he, heh, oh, what was I thinking?
Gm
I can't fix this Christmas quick enough
D#maj7 D D#maj7
All this stuff is just too much for one little toon
Gm
No one else can help me move along
D#maj7 D D#maj7
They do it wrong, it takes too long for me to redo
G D
Guess it's time for multitasking
C D
A perfect Christmas is all I'm asking
C D C D
I've done it before, I'll do it again
C D C D
They will adore this Christmas when I
C D C D
Wrap the presents, bake all the treats
C D C D
Decorate everything, and cook up a feast
C D C D
And finally put the star on top of the tree
D D D
Woah, woah, woah!
[Verso 4]
G B
Everything's perfect, it's blurry, but I'm proud
C F G
It's like a commercial, everyone's gathered 'round
C Cm Bm E
But there's no trace of smiles on their faces
C Cm D
They're staring with looks I can't place
It's strange, a change has left my head in such pain
C Cm
My ears are ringing, the lights are beaming
C Cm C
The air is stinging, something's seeming off
Cm
They're not singing, I think they're screaming?
[Verso 5]
Gb Bb
My head's cracked, and the ichor's dripping down
B E Gb
But I can't let that eyesore get me down
B Bm Bbm Eb
It's time to host, so I'll put on a smile
B Db
Carve the Christmas roast and make it all worthwhile
Gb Bb
The table's empty, I think they wanna play
B E Gb
Hide and seek, tag, or some other festive games
B Bm Bbm Eb
So I'll do my part to get this party started
B Db
Ready or not, I'm searching far and near
B Db
So in case you forgot your Christmas cheer
B Db
I'll find you, remind you that the time is here
B Db Bbm Bm Gb
For the bestest, festive party of the year
Outro
Three, two, one, ready or not, here I come!
Gb
How to play The Perfect Christmas
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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.